Knoxville, TN
December 20, 2026

Half Marathon - 8:30am
5K / 10K - 9:00am

Course Elevations

RUN SANTA RUN

Knoxville, TN - December 20, 2026

Santa swag

Fun for everyone

5k, 10k, or half marathon

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Course Map

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RACE DETAILS

Everything you need to know for race day

Registration

Online registration is open now.

Race day registration will be available if space remains.

Schedule

Saturday, December 20

  • 8:30 AM – Half Marathon Start

  • 9:00 AM – 5K & 10K Start

Start/Finish Location:
El Mezcal
118 N Forest Park Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37919

Packet Pickup

Participant bib and shirt must be picked up at early packet pick-up or on race day.

Early Packet Pick-Up (Day Prior)
Friday, December 19
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Runners Market
4443 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919

Race Day Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, December 20
7:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Outside El Mezcal
118 N Forest Park Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37919

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be available approximately every 1.5 miles.

Stations will be stocked with:

  • GU energy gels

  • Water

  • Gatorade

  • Fruit

Course Maps

All races start and end at our timing station near El Mezcal.

Half Marathon

10K

5K

Switching Your Distance

VERY IMPORTANT FOR ACCURATE RESULTS

Before Race Day:
Email jay@sceniccitymultisport.com or notify us at packet pick-up.

On Race Day:
You must notify the head timer at the finish line before starting your new distance.

Age Groups

  • 19 & Under

  • 20–24

  • 25–29

  • 30–34

  • 35–39

  • 40–44

  • 45–49

  • 50–54

  • 55–59

  • 60–64

  • 65–69

  • 70+

(Age groups subject to change based on attendance.)

Gear Check / Bag Check

No gear check will be available.

Results & Awards

Race results will be posted online.

Awards will be presented to:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers

  • Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group

Participants must be present to receive their medal.

If you cannot pick up your award, it may be mailed to you for a $15 fee.

Benefitting Charity

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation.