Some Like It Cold
January 12th, 2019
All races begin at 9:00am Eastern
Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN
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Enjoy the cool temperatures, make some friends, have a great time!
The course is a multi-loop/out-and-back type of thing where you’ll pass one central aid station multiple times.
This is a no t-shirt, no pressure, no whining event.
The most important thing to remember is that our focus is on FUN. Only a handful of people ever have a real chance of winning any race. Our crew caters to the 99% – the ones who will never win but who still deserve an amazing race experience. If you think you’re signing up for an uber-competitive, super-speedy race, that’s not what you’re going to get here. But if you like hanging out with fun people, if you like giving or receiving high fives, if you think loud music and cowbells are essential, if you are more worried about having a good time vs. winning, if you like being spoiled, if you like fun surprises, if you want to be with people who truly enjoy your company and want to see you succeed, we hope you join us, because you’re just the kind of person we want to hang out with!
THE COURSE
We’re entirely on the path within Victor Ashe Park. There is a long hill that is part of the course, but the rest is, for the most part, flat.
There is one giant aid station, at the end of every loop (you are never further that 2.5 miles from the aid station) and you run back and forth until you get up to the distance you’re aiming for. Does this sound tedious? Only if you make it that way. This course design keeps the people changing as they cross your path, which keeps things interesting for you. Run with someone new for each lap, reach out and give someone a high five, tell the person passing you that they are awesome and hear the same in return. The fast people and the slow people see each other more than just for a fleeting second at the start. The camaraderie with a looped course really can’t be beat.
THE AID
Our aid stations are epic. It’s simply a fact.
Food at the aid station includes (but is not limited to): energy gels in a variety of brands and flavors, fruit, potato chips, pretzels, pickles, cookies, candy (chocolate candy and sugary stuff too), crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and whatever else we decide looks good at the grocery store!
Drinks available include water, Gatorade, Coke, Mountain Dew, and hot chocolate. If you have a particular mix or drink that you prefer, please bring it along and we’ll be happy to refill your personal cup all day long with it.
Also available in the aid station zone: Bandages, athletic tape, Vaseline, salt tablets, bug spray, sunscreen, feminine products, ponytail holders, BioFreeze, and other things that will help us help you get to the finish line.
Because you pass by the start/finish/aid area multiple times, you’re welcome to leave a drop bag with supplies, or you can leave a water bottle or cup at the aid station to fill up with the drink of your choice.
THE SWAG
To keep prices low, your entry fee includes all the food and drink you can consume until the last runner finishes, the best support in the world, and a knit beanie hat. Shirts, hoodies, and other gear is available for pre-order during registration. A limited amount of merchandise will be available for purchase at the race.
Medals for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon.
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race bib and any pre-ordered swag one hour before the race start at the Victor Ashe Park pavilion. Yes, you can pick up a friend or family member’s bib. There is NO Friday packet pickup.
THE QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED THE MOST
Are strollers or wheelchairs allowed?
Yep! Please register any children riding in the stroller if you’d like for them to receive a race bib and medal.
Are headphones allowed?
Yep! We ask that you keep the volume low enough so you can hear what’s going on around you. This path is heavily used by runners, walkers, cyclists. It’s best if you can hear all of these things coming up behind you so you don’t accidentally find yourself smushed on the pavement. We don’t like smushed runners.
Are walkers allowed?
Walkers are not only allowed, they are encouraged. We do not care what speed you go, as long as you finish within the time limit (8 hours for ALL race distances.) All food and festivities remain out until the last person finishes, so no worries about anything disappearing before you make it to the finish line. There’s even a special award for the person who perseveres the longest! This is a great race for first timers at any distance!
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately no.
Will the race be timed?
The race will be timed and results will be posted here. This race is USATF sanctioned, but is not a Boston qualifier.
Okay, I’m in! Where do I register?