Tennessee · 5K
Cotton Candy Classic 5K
Cotton Candy Classic 5K is a 5K event held in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was last held on September 12, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
Race details
- Last held
- September 12, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- tnvalleyfair.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
About the Cotton Candy Classic 5K
Join us for the 8th Annual Cotton Candy Classic 5K in 2026! We invite you to run, walk, or skip through all of the sights and sounds the fair has to offer! The race begins at Patriot Circle inside Chilhowee Park and begins starting at 8am. All proceeds go to supporting the Tennessee Valley Fair Foundation. The mission of the Tennessee Valley Fair Foundation is to preserve East Tennessee’s heritage by promoting agricultural awareness, supporting educational programs, and cultivating youth develo…
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Cotton Candy Classic 5K: common questions
- When is the Cotton Candy Classic 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Cotton Candy Classic 5K held?
- In Knoxville, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Cotton Candy Classic 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Cotton Candy Classic 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cotton Candy Classic 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Cotton Candy Classic 5K start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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