5K Races in Tennessee — 2026

There are 143 5K races in Tennessee scheduled for 2026. The next is the The Milligan Buffalo 5k in Milligan on October 24. Tennessee 5K races run primarily October through September.

Christmas Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Troy, TN Troy

Christmas Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 13 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk - Flat Rate EntrySanta Shuffle Fun Run/Walk - Toy Donation Entry

From $5 Open

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Pioneer 5 Miles Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Limestone, TN Limestone

5MI

From $17 Closed

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Upper Cumberland Foster Closet Santa Run 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Cookeville, TN Cookeville

Mini Claus MileSanta Run-5K

From $2 Closed

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Jingle Bell Jog Chattanooga

Sat, Dec 19 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

ELF DASHChattanooga Jingle Bell Jog 5K

From $15 Open

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Tennova Farragut Frosty 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Frosty 5K

From $30 Closed

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Nashville Jingle Bell Trot

Sat, Dec 19 · Antioch, TN Antioch

5k Run/Walk5k Virtural

From $30 Closed

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New Year's Day 5k

Fri, Jan 1 · Murfreesboro, TN Murfreesboro

New Year's Day 5K

From $30 Closed

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Project Running Fearless Experience-Chattanooga Edition

Sat, Jan 16 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Project Running Fearless Experience

From $135 Closed

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February Freeze 5K - Pigeon Forge

Sat, Feb 6 · Pigeon Forge, TN Pigeon Forge

February Freeze 1-Mile WalkFebruary Freeze - Students under 18 - 1 MileFebruary Freeze Students under 18 - 5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Freakin Freezin 5K - Chattanooga

Sun, Feb 7 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

5K-No Shirt5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Knoxville

Sat, Feb 13 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

5KGold SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Cookeville

Sat, Feb 13 · Cookeville, TN Cookeville

5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Nashville

Sat, Feb 13 · Nashville, TN Nashville

5KPlatinum SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Chattanooga

Sat, Feb 13 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo

Sat, Feb 27 · Nashville, TN Nashville

5K RUN/WALK (Untimed)Chipped 5K RUN/WALK (Timed)Test +3

From $0 Closed

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Thin Mint Sprint 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Thin Mint Sprint 5KThin Mint Sprint 5K

From $30 Open

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Tiger Prowl 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Sunbright, TN Sunbright

Tiger Prowl 1 MileTiger Prowl 1 MileTiger Prowl 5K +1

From $20 Closed

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Shamrock Shuffle for A-Rare-Ness and Run for a Cure

Sun, Mar 14 · Rockwood, TN Rockwood

5K Run or Walk-Timed5K Run or Walk-TimedFor Fun- Not Timed +1

From $20 Open

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The Louie Bluie Rabbit Run 5K

Thu, Mar 25 · Caryville, TN Caryville

Kid's Fun Run/WalkKid's Fun Run/Walk5K Virtual Run Anywhere Event +7

From $20 Closed 32 spots left

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March into Spring 5K

Sat, Mar 27 · Smyrna, TN Smyrna

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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7Cannon Runs for Children 2027

Sat, Mar 27 · Woodbury, TN Woodbury

Cannon Runs for Children 5kCannon Runs for Children 5kCannon Runs 1 Mile Fun Run +1

From $5 Open

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Mosaic Color Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Clinton, TN Clinton

Mosaic Color MileMosaic Color MileMosaic Color Run 5k +3

From $25 Open

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Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity's Race to Build Hope 2026

Sat, Apr 3 · Livingston, TN Livingston

Race to Build Hope 5KRace to Build Hope 5K

From $35 Closed

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City On A Hill 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Middleton, TN Middleton

City on a Hill 5k Run

From $35 Closed

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Champion Paws 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Memphis, TN Memphis

RunnerVendor Booth

From $30 Open

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Live Free - Claiborne's Freedom Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Cumberland Gap, TN Cumberland Gap

Live Free - Claiborne's Freedom RunLive Free - Claiborne's Freedom Run

From $30 Closed

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Trach Families presents Breath of Life 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Sponsor a Trach FamilyTrach Angels Memorial MileTrach Angels Memorial Mile +7

From $8.49 Open

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Run With Purpose 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Lawrenceburg, TN Lawrenceburg

2nd Annual Run With Purpose: GSBC Youth Camp 5KRun With Purpose: GSBC Youth Camp 5K

From $28 Closed

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Honor the Fallen 5K & GORUCK

Sat, May 8 · Franklin, TN Franklin

MEMORIAL MILE (No Shirt)MEMORIAL MILE (No Shirt)Memorial Mile with T-Shirt +5

From $10 Closed

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Get MOVE'n 5K Retro Run

Sat, May 15 · Nashville, TN Nashville

5K Child Participant5K Adult Participant5K Child Participant +3

From $5 Closed

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Burning Off The BBQ 5K

Sat, May 15 · Sevierville, TN Sevierville

Burning Off The BBQ 5KBurning Off The BBQ 5KSleeping Off the BBQ +3

From $25 Closed

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Freedom Splash 5k

Mon, May 31 · Lawrenceburg, TN Lawrenceburg

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5k +3

From $20 Closed

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18th Annual Butterfly Run 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Waynesboro, TN Waynesboro

1 Mile Family Fun Run1 Mile WheelchairBoth 5K and 1 Mile +2

From $18 Open

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Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Community Walk

Sat, Jun 5 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Matters of the Heart Nashville 1 mile (Virtual)Matters of the Heart Nashville 1 mile Community WalkMatters of the Heart Nashville 1 mile (Virtual) +5

From $20 Closed

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Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jun 18 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day Nashville Dance/Walk/Run 5kVirtual Juneteenth ParticipantsVirtual Juneteenth Participants +1

From $35 Closed

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Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Virtual Run

Sat, Jul 3 · La Follette, TN La Follette

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Virtual Run +5

From $25 Closed

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Fiddler 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 3 · Smithville, TN Smithville

1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $30 Closed

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Dash to the Door 2027

Sat, Jul 3 · Beersheba Springs, TN Beersheba Springs

2-mile Fun Walk2-mile Fun Walk5K Run- Competitive +3

From $25 Closed

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Summer Sizzler- Chattanooga

Sun, Aug 15 · East Ridge, TN East Ridge

5k5K15K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Blakelyn Foundation Brave Run

Sat, Aug 28 · Smyrna, TN Smyrna

5k Run5k Run

From $35 Closed

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Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer's

Sat, Sep 18 · Dunlap, TN Dunlap

Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer'sSequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer's

From $25 Closed

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Marine Mud Run Lt Bonnyman

Sat, Sep 18 · Maryville, TN Maryville

08:30 AM CPT Larry Winters Youth Run11:45 pm CPT Larry Winters Youth Run09:15 AM Wave JROTC Poolies and Officer Selects +14

From $0 Closed 100 spots left

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Run4Beats 2027

Sat, Sep 25 · Dyersburg, TN Dyersburg

Run4Beats 5k 2027Run4Beats 5k 2026

From $35 Closed

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Ainsley's Angels 10th Annual Rollin On Rocky Top 5K

Sun, Sep 26 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

5K Athlete Rider5K Athlete Rider5k Individual +5

From $0 Open

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