
Run for the Scrubs 5K presented by LMU Caylor School of Nursing is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Knoxville, TN, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Get ready to lace up for a cause!
Run for the Scrubs is a timed 5K fun run hosted by the Epsilon Sigma at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Join us at Victor Ashe Park for a morning of movement, motivation, and community spirit—all to raise scholarship funds for future nurses from LMU, ETSU, Milligan, King, and Emory & Henry. Whether you walk, jog, or sprint, every step supports the next generation of nurses. Strollers are welcome!
Events
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
82°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Exp Stn, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for the Scrubs 5K presented by LMU Caylor School of Nursing, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
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Run for the Scrubs 5K presented by LMU Caylor School of Nursing
Sep 19, 2026