I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k is a running race on March 6, 2027 in Knoxville, TN, with entry fees from $30 to $50.
- Date
- March 6, 2027 (156 days to go)
- Location
- 500 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Price
- $30–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Personal Best Racing for our I Just Want To Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k along the beautiful riverfront greenways and roads.
We are continuing our GREEN STREAK!
Half Marathon begins at 8am heading west on Neyland to the greenway connection that goes over the river (and through the woods) then back to pickup the Tyson Greenway to concord and back to the Volunteer Landing for a magical finish!
The 5k begins at 8:15am and heads west on Neyland and turns around at connection of new greenway and old greenway.
Packet Pickup will be held on Friday evening, March 5th at The Long Run 2452 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919 5-7pm and then again Saturday morning at Volunteer Landing, 956 Volunteer Landing Lane starting at 6:30am closing at 7:50am for both the half marathon and 5k.
All participants will receive a medal, but the half marathon medals will be different.
Awards will go to top 3 male and female over all, top masters male and female, 3 deep male and female Age group awards 5 and under, 6-10 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
The Courses are as follows: HALF MARATHON
5k Course
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Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Exp Stn, 5 mi from the venue.
About Knoxville, TN
Population
193,721
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,007 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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156
Days to train
- Race
- I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
- Date
- March 6, 2027
- Location
- 500 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN
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I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
Mar 6, 2027