Updated Sep 12, 2026
5K Races in Tennessee
Browse 144 upcoming running races in Tennessee with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Sea Isle Park, Memphis, TN 38117 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 19, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (38)
Knoxville, TN 37914 | 5K
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Sep 27, 2026
Flat Top Mountain Farm Harvest Hustle 5K
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 | 3.1 Miles
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Oct 3, 2026
Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin Run **MUST REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 27TH TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT**
Allardt, TN 38504 | 5K
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Oct 10, 2026
Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Union City, TN 38261 | 3.11 Miles
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Oct 17, 2026
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hendersonville, TN
Hendersonville, TN 37075 | 5K
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Oct 24, 2026
Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37406 | 5K
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Oct 31, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (44)
Jackson, TN 38305 | 5K
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Nov 11, 2026
2026 Southwest Series - Day 4 (AZ)
Flagstaff, TN 37681 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Nov 21, 2026
Stepping Out Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Morristown, TN 37814 | 3.1 Miles
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Rockwood, TN 37854 | 3.1 Miles
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Mount Juliet, TN 37122 | 5K
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Nov 27, 2026
Black Friday 5K Fun Run/Walk for Covenant Academy
Mcminnville, TN 37110 | 3.1 Miles
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Race planning guide
How to choose a 5k races in Tennessee
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.