Tennessee · 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk event held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 24, 2027. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 24, 2027
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 24, 2027
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling (downtown)
- Registration
- raceentry.com
- Official website
- komeneasttennessee.org
About the Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure
A long-running breast cancer awareness 5K through downtown Knoxville that combines runners, walkers and survivors into one of the state's largest mass-participation events. Proceeds support breast cancer screening, research and patient support.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest 5K events in East Tennessee; historically drew 13,000+ participants and volunteers
- Notes
- [next_date estimated]
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Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure: common questions
- When is the Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 24, 2027.
- Where is the Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure held?
- In Knoxville, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
- How many people run the Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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