Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk

📅 Date, Time, and Place

• Event Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00 am
• Location: Cherokee Boulevard (west parking lot-2250 Cherokee Boulevard)
• Kids Mile: Starts at 7:30am
• 5K Start Time: 8am

🏃‍♂️ Course Description and Highlights

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

🎟️ Packet Pick Up

• Early Pickup: Wednesday April 23, 5pm-7pm at Runner’s Market in Bearden
• Race Day Pickup: 6:15am-7:45am

💵 Registration & Entry Fee

• Early Bird Pricing: Feb 1-29 for $25
• Registration Pricing: March 1 - April 8 for $30
• Late Registration: April 9 - April 26 for $35
• Race Day Registration: $40

👕 T-shirts

• Shirts: Unisex sized t-shirts for registrants
• Eligible: Pre-registered runners through April 14 receive shirts at pickup/race day
• Policy: Those registering after April 14 receive shirts while supplies last

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards to the top 3 Overall, age groups, and specialty categories
• Top Masters: Fastest person age 40 and above
• Grandmasters: Fastest person age 50 and above
• Senior Grandmasters: Fastest person age 60 and above

🌟 Grand Prix Points Team Competition

• Included: Dogwood Classic on the 2025 Team Competition schedule
• Points: Accumulate throughout the year for winners
• Eligibility: Must be a member of KTC and volunteer for at least 3 races

🍕 Post Race Refreshments

• Refreshments: Assorted refreshments provided post race
• Location: Join us at Hard Knox Pizza in Bearden after the race

🚫 Race Etiquette

• Prohibited: Roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course
• Course Closure: The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Headphones: KTC discourages their use at events

📞 Information or Special Assistance

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

🛡️ KTC Safety Policy

• Approved By: Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors
• Policy: Viewable here

🔗 For More Information

• Race URL: Dogwood Classic 5K Race Registration