CrossKnox 15K & 4-Miler
Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Explore Knoxville's greenways in this competitive 15K or 4-miler, featuring comprehensive awards and convenient bus transport to the start.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat for
- Masters (40+)
Masters (40+)Discover the beauty of Knoxville's greenway system with the CrossKnox 15K & 4-Miler. This event guides runners through the city's scenic pathways, connecting various parks and greenways from start to finish. With a focus on competitive spirit, the race offers awards across multiple categories, including overall, age groups, masters, and weight divisions. Enjoy a well-supported experience with bus transportation to the start lines and post-race refreshments, making it a rewarding challenge for runners seeking a structured and engaging event.
What to expect
- Run entirely on Knoxville's greenway system, offering a pleasant and consistent course.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Comfortable field
212 15K finishers in 2017. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
1:31:20
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 1:01:40.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 50% women and 50% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 15K in 2017, this looks like a comfortable field: 212 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 1:31:20. The quicker front of the field averaged about 1:01:40. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Knoxville, TN
Close-to-home draw
Maryville, TN
Travel draw
Seymour, TN
Travel draw
Oak Ridge, TN
Travel draw
Lenoir City, TN
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 20-24
Top 500 (from posted divisions)
Female 25-29
Top 500 (from posted divisions)
Female 30-34
Top 500 (from posted divisions)
Female 35-39
Top 500 (from posted divisions)
Female 40-44
Top 500 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15K | 2017 | 212 | 1:31:20 | 1:31:17 | 1:01:40 | 50:07 / 1:00:14 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Date, Time, & Place: Saturday December 12th at 8:00am. The 15K will begin at 8:00 am at Morningside Park and will finish at Bearden Elementary. The 4-Miler will start 8:30 am in Tyson Park and finish at Bearden Elementary. All registration and post-race activity takes place at Bearden Elementary School.
Course Description and Highlights: This event highlights the City of Knoxville and its fantastic greenway system. The entirety of the route is on greenways: Morningside Park --> Neyland Greenway --> Third Creek Greenway --> Tyson Park --> Third Creek Greenway --> Bearden Greenway
Transportation to Start : Transportation to both start lines: Buses will run from Bearden Elementary to the start lines beginning at 6:30am. Participants who choose to park at Morningside Park or Tyson Park, KTC is NOT providing transportation after the event. Buses will be dismissed after the last bus leaves Bearden Elementary/KAEC. Please note that it is very important to arrive early to catch the bus from the registration/finish line to the start line. Participants missing the bus will need to provide their own transportation to the start line and will need transportation back after the event to pick up their vehicle.
Registration & Entry Fees:
15k/4-mile Early registration is May 25 - June 30 for $35 for 15k, $25 for 4-mile. Registration is June 1-Oct 30 for $40, $30 for 4-mile. Late Registration is Nov 1 - Dec 12 for $45, $35 for 4-mile. Race day registration fee is $50 for 15k, $40 for the 4-mile. No t-shirt – deduct $5 anytime. Race day registration is from 6:00 -7:30 a.m. at Bearden Elementary.
Race-Day Packet Pickup will begin at 6am from Bearden Elementary.
T-shirts: Unisex sizing - Anyone registering after December 1 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on December 1 and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.
Awards: Awards for 15k and 4-mile to the top 3 Overall male/female/open, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 2 in each age group as well as top 2 Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and top 2 Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Age Divisions will be in 5 year increments (three deep). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards. Awards must be picked up during the awards ceremony. Age division awards will not be mailed. There is no cash prize for this event. Grand Prix Points: 2026 Grand Prix points awarded for both 15k and 4-mile. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix awards, you must be a member of the KTC and you must volunteer for at least 3 events.