
MAW's Cause 5K and 1K Run/Walk is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Norris, TN, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Join us on October 18th for the 9th Annual MAW's Cause 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk to help the fight against sudden death in children! This year we will be offering THREE options to participate with an in-person 5K, 1K Fun Run and Virtual 5K. Below are details for each:
Joining Virtually
1) Register by 9/24
2) Receive your shirt in the mail the week of the race
3) Run or walk a 5K in the location of your choice on October 18th
4) Post your picture at the completion of the race on our facebook page #mawscause
In-Person 5K (Timed Option)
1) Register by 9/24
2) Receive your shirt on race day during registration
3) Run or walk the 5K course* through the beautiful city of Norris, TN
*Note, this course does have hills.
In-Person 1K Fun Run
1) Register by 9/24
2) Receive your shirt on race day during registration
3) Walk the 1K course through the beautiful city of Norris, TN
The adult registration pricing is $35, which includes a race shirt.
MAW’s Cause was founded in 2017 in Knoxville, TN by Brittanie and Ben Weaver. After the death of their 4 month old son, Mason Archer Weaver, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), The Weavers made it their life mission to help prevent other parents from facing this life-changing tragedy. In 2018, MAW’s Cause became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against SIDS and SUDC by building community awareness, educating parents/caregivers and supporting leading research efforts. Over 4000 infants age newborn to one year old die each year from SIDS, with 7-12 in Knox County alone. MAW’s Cause strives to intersect new parents in the community with our newborn Halo Sleep Sack program at local hospitals, as well as raise money for continued research. We will remember the children taken too soon during our 5K event.
Weather
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
69°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norris, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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MAW's Cause 5K and 1K Run/Walk
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