Name: 30th Annual YWCA Race Against Racism and Diversity Day
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Knoxville

About the Event

this URL up until Saturday, January 17th at 8:30 a.m., or on the day of the race until the same time. Bib pickup details will be announced closer to the event date.

5K Open
5K • Start: 09:00:00

Sleeping But Supporting
Start: 09:00:00

Wheelchair Athlete
3.1 Miles • Start: 09:00:00

1-Mile Walk
1 Miles • Start: 09:45:00

Kids Fun Run
0.5 Miles • Start: 10:15:00

The start address is located at 124 South Cruze Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, and participants must meet age requirements for each distance offered. First-timers are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy breakfast treats, entertainment, inspirational speeches, and more. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate diversity with local cultural and religious organizations.
The Race Against Racism 5K is part of a larger day filled with activities for the entire family beginning at 10:30 a.m., including a 1-mile walk and a Kids Fun Run. All proceeds support essential programs offered by the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, ensuring that students have the tools necessary to overcome obstacles and succeed in school and beyond.
Join us on January 17, 2026, for this significant event that brings together people from all walks of life to promote inclusivity.

Races Offered

5K Open

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

Sleeping But Supporting

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — Sleeping But Supporting

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09:00

Wheelchair Athlete

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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09:00

1-Mile Walk

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:45

Kids Fun Run

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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10:15

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Knoxville.

thermostat Temperature

-1.2° / 7.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

-5.3° / 4.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:43

nightlight Sunset

18:45

About Knoxville

Learn more about the host city, Knoxville.

Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 30th Annual YWCA Race Against Racism and Diversity Day.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Lindsay Davis	F	43	Knoxville, TN	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Peter Osickey	M	38	Knoxville, TN	19:45.1
🥈	Matt Deaton	M	44	Sweetwater, TN	21:36.8
🥉	Erica Hopkins	F	35	Knoxville, TN	21:54
4	Justin Deaton	M	14	Sweetwater, TN	21:55.7
5	Curren Sheldon	M	36	Knoxville, TN	22:03.8
6	Chris Hadjiharalambous	F	55	Knoxville, TN	22:06.2
7	Zachary Weisfeld	M	52	Knoxville, TN	22:28.7
8	Michelle Jones	F	42	Knoxville, TN	23:33.1
9	Timothy Rutherford	M	58	Corryton, TN	23:44.8
10	Gregory Palmer	M	41	Knoxville, TN	23:47.6
11	Kalyan Vayilapalli	M	49	Knoxville, TN	24:44.2
12	Brittany Elliott	F	40	Townsend, TN	26:18.6
13	Oscar Wimmer	M	14	Knoxville, TN	26:18.9
14	Jill Malolepszy	F	44	Oak Ridge, TN	26:25.8
15	Paul James	M	51	Knoxville, TN	26:55.6
16	Dave Lowe	M	43	Knoxville, TN	27:12.1
17	Deanna Unger	F	35	Knoxville, TN	27:30.3
18	Natala Coyle	F	38	Knoxville, TN	27:33.1
19	Benjamin Barton	M	52	Knoxville, TN	27:36.3
20	Brennan Lenihan	M	44	Knoxville, TN	27:57.6
21	JEFFREY LONG	M	55	Knoxville, TN	28:00.8
22	Taylor Shelton	M	33	Knoxville, TN	28:11.1
23	Keith Elliott	M	64	Townsend, TN	28:26.6
24	Stephen Ferrell	M	59	Knoxville, TN	28:31.6
25	Katie Rievley	F	38	Knoxville, TN	28:57.5
26	Darcy Ayers	F	27	Knoxville, TN	29:01.2
27	Linden Craig	F	59	Knoxville, TN	29:33
28	Emily Smith	F	27	Knoxville, TN	29:36.4
29	Eden Leo	F	30	Knoxville, TN	30:02.3
30	Randy Small	M	55	Alcoa, TN	30:13.7
31	Tina Tillinger	F	57	Mount Juliet, TN	30:24.4
32	Windsor Wall	F	30	Knoxville, TN	30:30.9
33	Gustavo Rivera	M	29	Knoxville, TN	30:31.3
34	Sheri Gewelke	F	51	Johnson City, TN	30:31.7
35	Brent Anderson	M	39	Knoxville, TN	30:38
36	Amy Moden	F	33	Knoxville, TN	31:17.8
37	Chelsea Collins	F	30	Knoxville, TN	32:11.2
38	Ward Collins	M	30	Knoxville, TN	32:23.9
39	Meredith James	F	47	Knoxville, TN	32:27.1
40	Jonea Mohn	F	47	Knoxville, TN	32:31.1
41	Melanie Wilson	F	56	Knoxville, TN	32:45.9
42	james cloyd	M	68	Townsend, TN	32:55.2
43	Leanne Kersey	F	52	Knoxville, TN	33:01.4
44	Indya Kincannon	F	50	Knoxville, TN	33:09.9
45	Kelly Johnson	F	46	Knoxville, TN	33:10.2
46	Patricia Robledo	F	58	Knoxville, TN	33:10.9
47	Gwyn Herbein	F	39	Atlanta, GA	33:34.5
48	Luke Ihnen	M	34	Knoxville, TN	34:07.8
49	Garrett Bentley	M	37	Knoxville, TN	34:15.8
50	Brittany Bentley	F	33	Knoxville, TN	34:16.1