Trek for TRC

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Knoxville, TN; 11345 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a 5K to help the Tennessee Running Club fund their competitive season and provide an inclusive running environment for students.

Fun
Competitive
For a Cause

Great for

For a Cause

The Trek for TRC 5K invites you to support the Tennessee Running Club, a non-profit dedicated to fostering a fun and supportive running community for University of Tennessee Knoxville students and faculty. This summer fundraiser helps TRC attend competitive national club meets and keep membership affordable. Runners of all levels are welcome to join this event, contributing directly to the club's mission while enjoying a campus-area run.

What to expect

A 5K course on local roads around Hardin Valley schools, finishing on the academy track. Expect some rolling hills and a water stop at the halfway point. All 5K registrants receive a custom event T-shirt.

Standout details

Supports Tennessee Running Club
Custom event T-shirt included
Age group awards for 5K
Course with rolling hills

Perks & features

Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 7:30 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

Warm season

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

Tennessee Running Club invites you to run their summer fundraiser to help support their club!

Tennessee Running Club is a non-profit organization that offers fun runs, workouts, personalized coaching, and competitive racing to the students and faculty of The University of Tennessee Knoxville. It's goal is to offer a fun and supportive environment for runners of all levels.

TRC is a student-run group that competes against college teams in the area. TRC also get to travel to national club meets held across the United States. TRC has placed highly against these clubs in years past.

The goal of this 5k is to raise money for TRC that allows them to attend more races and keep the club affordable for all students.

COURSE:

The 5K course will follow local roads throughout the campus of Hardin Valley schools. Course will start at the High school, circle back to Hardin Valley Elementary School and Hardin Valley Middle School. It will finish on the Hardin Valley Academy track. The 5k course has some rolling hills.

GIVEAWAYS:

All runners signed up in the 5K will receive a Custom event T-shirt with their registration. Shirt order cut offs will be set for May __, be sure to sign up to guarantee your shirt size!

AWARDS:

Age groups awards for 5K race will be awarded in every 10 year increment.

**Kids in the 1-mile run will receive a token for participating.

<13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

RESTROOMS :

Restrooms will be available from the football stadium at Hardin Valley Academy. Restroom will not be available on the course.

WATER STOPS:

Aid/ Water stations will be available at the halfway point on the course. These will be stocked with Water cups for runners.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:

Parking will take place at Hardin Valley Academy. Overflow parking will be at Hardin Valley Elementary School.

Proceeds for this race will go to benefiting Tennessee Running Club.

Want to support without the sweat? Consider donating at the top of this page to directly help raise funds for our cause!

For sponsorship opportunities contact Club President Madeline McColl: qfz538@vols.utk.edu

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