Smoky Mountain Midnight 8K Road Race

📅 Date, Time, & Place

• Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
• Time: 11:59 PM
• Location: Pigeon Forge, TN

🏁 Course Description

• Start/Finish: This year's course starts and finishes behind Pigeon Forge Junior High on the track.
• Type: Out-and-back course on the greenway with a lollipop loop around The Island.
• Map: Turn-by-turn and map available here.
• Certification: USATF Certification Number: TN24023MS

⏳ Course Closure

• Time Limit: Course closes after 1 hour, 20 minutes

📝 Registration

• No Refunds: NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS
• Early Bird Registration: Through 4/9 $25
• Regular Registration: 4/10-7/22 $30
• Late Registration: 7/23-8/5: $35

🎫 Bib Pickup

• Location: Saturday Night at the Pigeon Forge High School Track
• Address: Near 414 Tiger Drive, Pigeon Forge TN 37863
• Time: From 10:00 to 11:45

🍕 Post Race Food

• Availability: Light post race food will be available.

👕 T-shirts

• Pre-Registration: Pre-registered runners will receive unisex t-shirts.
• Shirt Policy: Anyone registering after July 15 will receive shirts while supplies last.
• Inventory: The shirt order will be placed on July 16.
• No Re-orders: There will be no more shirts once the inventory runs out.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Awards to the top 3 Overall male/female/open.
• Masters and Grandmasters: Awards for fastest persons age 40 and above, and age 50 and above.
• Age Groups: Awards to the top 3 in each age group in 10 year increments.
• Special Categories: Overall Clydesdale and Overall Athena awards.

🌟 Grand Prix Points

• Eligibility: 2024 Grand Prix points awarded at this race.
• Member Requirement: Runners must be a KTC Member.
• Volunteering: MUST volunteer at least 3 times at KTC events to qualify.

📈 Results

• Availability: Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.

🚫 Race Etiquette

• Prohibited Items: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course.
• Headphones: Headphones are strongly discouraged.

🛡️ KTC Safety Policy

• Approval: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy.
• View Policy: Viewable here.
• Familiarize: Please familiarize yourself with it.

🔗 Race Information

• Website: For more information, visit the race page.