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
• Kids Mile: Starts at 7:30 am

🏃‍♂️ Course Description and Highlights

• Certification: USATF Certified
• Type: Loop course
• Start/Finish: At the west parking lot on Cherokee Boulevard

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Early pickup: Thursday, April 25, 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 Registration: $40: Ages 17 and under: $25 until April 15, then $35

👕 T-shirts

• Type: Unisex sized t-shirts for registrants
• Availability: Pre-registered runners will receive them at early packet pick or on race day
• New Policy: Shirts will be available while supplies last for those registering after April 14

🏆 Awards

• Top Awards: Awards to the top 3 Overall, age groups, and specialty categories
• Special Categories: Masters, Grandmasters, and Senior Grandmasters for ages 40 and above

🏅 Grand Prix Points Team Competition

• Event: The Dogwood Classic is on the 2024 Team Competition schedule
• Eligibility: Participants must be members of KTC and volunteer for at least 3 KTC races
• Recognition: Top 10 men and women recognized at the New Year’s Day 5K

🍕 Post Race Refreshments

• Provided: Assorted refreshments in the event tent
• Location: Join us at Hard Knox Pizza for breakfast pizza, beer, and more!

🚫 Race Etiquette

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

📞 Information or Special Assistance

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

⚠️ KTC Safety Policy

• Approved Policy: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy
• View Here: Weather Policy

🔗 More Information

• Race Details: Dogwood Classic 5K Event Page