Cove Lake 5K
When is Cove Lake 5K?
Cove Lake 5K takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Caryville, TN.
What distances does Cove Lake 5K offer?
Cove Lake 5K offers 4 events: 5K OPEN, Athlete With Disability, Virtual Run Anywhere 5K, Sleeping But Supporting.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K OPEN | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Athlete With Disability | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Virtual Run Anywhere 5K | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| Sleeping But Supporting | — | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Cove Lake 5K cost?
Registration for Cove Lake 5K starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Cove Lake 5K held?
Cove Lake 5K is held in Caryville, TN at Cove Lake State Park.
About Cove Lake 5K
Packet pick up on Saturday will available from 6:30 am until 7:45 am at the admin building adjacent to the start line location.
LOCATION: Cove Lake State Park, I-75, Exit 134. After traffic light take first left to Cove Lake State Park entrance. Race Starts at 8 a.m. EDT
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A course with a beautiful view of nature on paved trails through the woods and along the lake shore. Cove Lake 5K has been a popular event from its beginning in 1998
REGISTRATION: Race Day on-line registration will close prior to 7:45
FEE: $30 After June 2 through race day the Race Fee will be $35
RACE SHIRT: Register by June 6 to insure shirt order & size. Race day packet pick-up. Runners will receive shirt on the day of race as supply last.
AWARDS: (Male & Female) Over all Winners: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd; Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+) and Veterans (60+)
Age divisions: 12-under; 13-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-up
AFTER RACE REFRESHMENTS
INFORMATION: Contact race director: DARRELL BRANAM Email: branamt@bellsouth.net Race Day Registration and Timing by
Total Race Solutions www.totalracesolutions.com
Utilizing the RaceJoy Application for the Virtual Event
The race has included access to the RaceJoy Mobile Phone Application as part of the service package for both the virtual event(s) and the traditional timed event(s). The application is a free download from the App Store or GooglePlay.
Participants can access detailed instruction on the setup and use of the application, click here
The Virtual Participants will be able to utilize the application from 12:00 AM May 30, 2026 to 11:59 PM June 14, 2026
The application will monitor the distance covered and the time spent on the course for each event. The main difference is that the virtual participants can run their run anywhere course multiple times over the defined time window and either utilize the application to record their time on RunSignup or record their time manually.
Virtual Participant
For the virtual participants, they can use the application to post their results to RunSignup or they can post their virtual results manually as follows:
Navigate to the race's RunSignup Race Page select the Result Tab then select Submit Virtual Results.
Next search for your registration either by first and last name or by email address and DOB.
Once you have found your registration select Submit Virtual Results enter Your Time then select Submit Results
Virtual 5K Event
This race has included a virtual run option as part of their package of events. The virtual option will be available as a run anywhere course event. That means that a registrant for the virtual option will be able to run the course that they choose for this for option. There will be a window of time that the course can be ran and the distance will be defined as part of the option. In other words if a race offers a 5K virtual option, a participant in that event can run the 5K course that they choose as many times as they choose over the time window offered. The participant will be able to post their time to the RunSignup results page for the virtual event. If they post several times, their last time posted will be the time listed in the results. Virtual participants will be automatically assigned a virtual bib number when they register. The bib number assigned will be included in their online registration confirmation email. They will not actually receive a physical bib as the number is only required when they post their results to the RunSignup results page. Participants in the virtual event will receive a race shirt, but must pick up their shirt at the early packet pickup (if offered) or at the day of race packet pickup. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
Get a Refund By Referring Friends
Participants will be assigned a unique personal url when they register. The participant can encourage their friends to use this url when they register for this event. The system will maintain a count of the number of registrations for each url. When five participants have registered using a participant's personal url, the participant with that url will receive a retroactive refund of $5 to the credit card that they used for registration.