New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk
New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk is a running race on January 1–8, 2027 in Knoxville, TN, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- January 1–8, 2027 (67 days to go)
- Location
- 400 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Date, Time, and Place: January 1, 2027; Kids Run starting at 8:30 AM and 5k Starting at 9:00 am.
Course Description and Highlights: We're back on Neyland Drive for a fast 5k to start your 2027 racing! USATF Certification #TN19072MS, .gpx here: New Year's Course
KTC Members are eligible for $5 discount.
Race Day pick-up from 730am-845am inside Calhoun's on the River.
Volunteers: It will take many volunteers to make this race a success! Opportunities are available before, during, and after the race. Volunteers will receive a $5 coupon code that can be used toward race registration (excluding the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon) and non-running volunteers that work entire race will receive a $10 code. Click here to register to volunteer and please share the link with family, friends, and co-workers.
Awards: Awards to the top male and female as well as the oldest and youngest male and female. Awards will be distributed to the top 100 men and 100 women when crossing the finish line. No age group awards at this event.
Grand Prix Points Team Competition: The New Year's Day 5k is on the 2026 Team Competition schedule. 2027 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Year’s Day 5K on January 1, 2028. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
Post Race Refreshments: Grab & Go breakfast will be provided by Calhoun's on the River and will be located inside where registration is.
Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Information and Special Assistance Needs: Please contact race director Suzanne Oliver at ktcnydrace@gmail.com or the KTC Events Manager at jessica@ktc.org.
Results: Complete results will be available on the KTC website at www.ktc.org.
KTC Safety Policy: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy. Please familiarize yourself with it.
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
48°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
38%
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.
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67
Days to train
- Race
- New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- January 1–8, 2027
- Location
- 400 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN
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New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk
Jan 1, 2027