Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk

📅 Date, Time, and Place

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Time: 8:00 am
• Location: 2250 Cherokee Boulevard, Knoxville, TN (west parking lot)
• Kids Mile: Starts at 7:30 am

🏃 Course Description and Highlights

• Certification: USATF Certified
• Course: Loop course on Cherokee Boulevard
• Start and Finish: Begins and ends at the west parking lot

🎟️ Packet Pick Up

• Early Pickup: Thursday, April 24, 5 pm - 7 pm at Runner’s Market in Bearden
• Race Day: 6:15 am - 7:45 am

💲 Registration & Entry Fee

• Early Bird Pricing: Feb 1-29 $25
• Registration: March 1 - April 8, $30
• Late Registration: April 9 - April 26, $35
• Race Day: $40: Ages 17 and under: $25 until April 15, then $35

👕 T-shirts

• Shirt Sizes: Unisex sized t-shirts for registrants
• Distribution: Pre-registered runners (through April 14) will receive them at early packet pick or on race day
• New Policy: Shirts while supplies last for registrations after April 14

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards to the top 3 Overall and age groups
• Specialty Awards: Top Masters, Grandmasters, Senior Grandmasters male and female

🏅 Grand Prix Points Team Competition

• Schedule: The Dogwood Classic is on the 2024 Team Competition schedule
• Awards: 2024 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories
• Eligibility: Must be a KTC member and volunteer for at least 3 KTC races

🍕 Post Race Refreshments

• Refreshments: Assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent
• After Party: Join us at Hard Knox Pizza for breakfast pizza and beer!

🚫 Race Etiquette

• Restrictions: No roller blades, strollers, bicycles, or dogs allowed on the course
• Course Closure: The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Headphones: KTC discourages use at events

📞 Information or Special Assistance

• Contact: Race Director, Karla Gander at ktcdogwoodclassic@gmail.com
• Events Manager: Jessica at Jessica@ktc.org

⚠️ KTC Safety Policy

• Policy Approval: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy
• View Policy: Familiarize yourself with the Weather Policy

🔗 More Information

• Race Link: For further details and registration, visit Dogwood Classic 5K