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Railsplitter 5k

Railsplitter 5k is a running race on October 7, 2027 in Harrogate, TN, with an entry fee of $20.

Date
October 7, 2027 (342 days to go)
Price
$20
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

The Railsplitter 5K kicks off Lincoln Memorial University’s annual Homecoming activities!

Location: LMU Campus in Harrogate (LMU Park - in front of the Honeycutt and Laws Operations Building)

Thursday October 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Registration: $20

Registration includes the Railsplitter 5k race shirt. Abe Lincoln top hats and beards available while supplies last! Post-race refreshments provided free to runners and walkers by The Juice Spot. Prizes for top three overall male and female runners and age groups. 

Course: 3.1 miles on roads on LMU campus

Join us and Run, Walk, or Race!

Events

Railsplitter 5k Run/Walk$20

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

72°

Typical Low

46°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Tazewell, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:34 AMSunset 7:09 PMDaylight 11h 35m

About Harrogate, TN

City Elevation

1,429 ft

Nearest Airport

TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport · 57 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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What Are You
Waiting For?

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342

Days to train

Race
Railsplitter 5k
Date
October 7, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Railsplitter 5k?
Railsplitter 5k is a running race held in Harrogate, Tennessee on October 7, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Railsplitter 5k?
Thursday, October 7, 2027 in Harrogate, Tennessee at Honeycutt & Laws Operations Center, 1260 Morris Ln, Harrogate, TN 37752. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Railsplitter 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Railsplitter 5k

Oct 7, 2027

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