EXPO 10K and 5K

The EXPO 10K/5K is more than a race: It's Knoxville's oldest and most beloved community running event. 2023 will mark the 46th running of this annual event. The expo is truly a tradition. It is the only local race that celebrates the family by having mother/son, mother/daughter, father/son, father/daughter, wife/husband, and three generations categories. 

Unable to attend race day or would be more comfortable running on your own?  We are still offering the virtual option.  You may sign up to support the club and this event and run 5k or 10k anywhere you would like.  

Date, Time, & Place: Saturday May 27th, 2023. This year we will kick off with a kids mile run at 7:00am, while the 5k and 10k begin at 7:30am.  Please note: start times are subject to change. *Please confirm when race week communication is sent out.*

Course Description and Highlights: Course starts in front of Crafty Bastard on Central Avenue, turns right on Magnolia, turns left on Gay Street, turns left on Jackson, then right onto Central again. Then follow Central down to Neyland Drive to the turnaround and follow the same route back for an-out and-back course. Both courses follow same route, the 10k simply goes further out Neyland. Layouts available for review here: 10k, 5k

Course Time Limits: Participants must be able to finish the 10K in one hour and forty minutes after the last runner starts. 10K course closes at 9:15

Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS AND NO BIB TRANSFERS): Please note that only one coupon per person may be used when registering for KTC events. One coupon may be used in addition to KTC Member discount, Team Member discount, and potential no-shirt discount. Any coupons must be entered at checkout. 

Registration: Jan 25th- May 21st: 10K-$40; 5K-$30; Kid's Mile-$10
Late Registration: May 22nd- May 26th:  10K-$45; 5K-$35; Kid's Mile- $10
Race Day Registration: 10K-$50; 5K-$40; Kid's Mile-$15

Packet Pick up Information: Saturday May 27th, Crafty Bastard 6:00am-7:15am, Early Packet Pickup - Thursday May 25th, Runner's Market (Western Plaza)

T-shirts: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts.  Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after May 15 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on May 16 and when the inventory runs out in the Runsignup system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.

Awards: Awards to the top 3 Overall, 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 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Prizes not picked up on race day will be available at Eddie's Health Shoppe for two weeks following the event. Awards will not be shipped. Although the race is chip timed, awards are based on gun time per USATF regulations.

Age divisions begin with 14 and under, then 5 year increments. Overall winners are not eligible for age division awards. Awards to the top specialty teams in the following categories Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Husband/Wife, and Three Generations.             

Team Competition: Only the 10K is on the Grand Prix Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org for details. Teams of 4 or more may enter either event but must pre-register online. Team members receive a $5 discount.        

Grand Prix Points: 2023 Grand Prix Presented by Patdome Promotions points will be awarded. Remember, to be eligible for the KTC Grand Prix Presented by Patdome Promotions awards, you must be a member of the KTC and you must volunteer for at least 3 events. Standings available at: Grand Prix Standings             

Post Race: Light refreshments will be provided, and Crafty Bastard will be open for a post-race drink.

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are always discouraged in KTC events.               

Information: Contact Race director Muna Rodriguez, munarodriguez@gmail.com , or KTC Events Manager Stephanie Bailey at knoxtrackevents@gmail.com for more information.                

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

KTC Safety Policy: KTC’s mission is to encourage lifelong physical well-being through running and walking. That is accomplished through a variety of events and programming.  The Knoxville Track Club puts the safety of its participants, spectators, staff and volunteers first. Dangerous weather conditions pose a unique challenge to an event of any size, distance or location.  Therefore, KTC has adopted the following Inclement Weather Policy:

Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event, with special attention placed on the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, extreme temperatures and humidity. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these conditions on Knoxville Track Club’s website (www.ktc.org), as well as through other available means of communication such as e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and public address announcements.

The Executive Director and Race Director in consultation, when available, with law enforcement, fire/EMS, other medical officers and other officials, will monitor the weather and make a decision if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include: Altering the start time, altering the course, or in extreme situations cancellation of the event. Visible lightning occurring within 30 minutes of the scheduled start will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 30 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 30-minute increments up to a maximum of 3 delays.

Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race or modify the course due to inclement weather. As stated on registration and race pages, there are no refunds or transfers. Participants must abandon the race if ordered to do so by the race personnel, medical staff, fire/paramedics or police personnel