Springbrook Splash, Presented by Covenant Health

Are you ready to make a splash after scoring that 5k or 10k PR??  Join us for the only KTC race that has a pool finish!  We look forward to hosting all ages and paces on August 1st at Springbrook Pool!  This year we will be supporting Friends of the Blount County Animal Center. We are super excited to be going back to the former route on the Maryville/Alcoa greenways!  No more double loop for you 10k runners!!  We have some awesome race swag and finishers prizes and even a coffee and icecream truck, so come on out!  New this year we will have an award for the largest Race Team/Group that is registered for the 5 or 10k.  Make sure and bring all your running friends!!

Date, Time, and Place: Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 am for the Kids Mile and 7:30 am for the 10K and 5k Races. Starts and Finishes at the Springbrook Pool at 636 Vose Road, Alcoa, TN 37701.

Bib Pickup: Day of bib pickup, race site, 6:00am-7:20am

Directions: From Knoxville go south on Highway 129 (Alcoa Highway) to East Hunt Road exit. Take East Hunt Road and turn right on Springbrook Road.  Go approximately 1 mile and turn left on Faraday Street.  Springbrook Pool is on your right.  

Parking: Parking is available at several lots nearby. These include the Springbrook Pool parking lot, the Springbrook Recreation Center parking lot, or Alcoa Little League Park lot.  Other nearby lots are at Alcoa First United Methodist Church and Alcoa Elementary School.  Please be responsible at all church, school and public parking lots and make sure to properly dispose of your trash.   Please do NOT park in the condominium parking across from the pool. 

Course Description: We’ll be heading toward the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway for a rolling out-and-back. Strava Route/Course Map 

Registration (NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS): KTC discount, volunteer coupon vouchers, and other discounts during online registration only.
5k-Early Bird Pricing: through 4/18: $25. Normal Registration: 4/19 - 6/13: $30. Late Registration: 6/14 - 7/131 $35. Day of Registration: $40 
10K Early Bird Pricing through 4/18: $35, Normal Registration: 4/19 - 6/13: $40, Late Registration: 6/14 - 7/31 $45, Day of Registration: $50
Kid's mile: $10 through 6/30, $15 through race day

Refreshments: Post-race refreshments and swimming will be provided for all runners and walkers at the pool.  Please bring your own refreshments if you have specific dietary needs or food allergies.  

Awards: Awards to the top 3 Overall, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Age Divisions will be in 5 year increments (three deep).  Awards to the top Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) and Athena (female, 150 lbs+).  Overall winners not eligible for age division awards. Awards must be picked up during the awards ceremony. Awards will not be mailed.  New prize this year - Largest Group!  Make sure and bring your friends!

Grand Prix Points Team Competition: The Springbrook Splash 10k and 5k are on the 2026 Team Competition schedule.

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course.  Failure to follow will result in disqualification. 

Information: Contact the KTC Event Manager, Jessica Mead, at Jessica@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.