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calendar_today 15 Mar, 2026
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Register5K RACE STARTS AT 2:00 PM on Sunday March 15th, 2026. Start is at Barley's Taproom in Knoxville and finish on home plate at Covenant Health Park. We will be doing 5 min wave starts, please seed yourself accordingly at the start line.
Join us for the 13th Anniversary of the best St. Patrick's Day 5K in Knoxville!!!
Stadium 5K entry fee includes:
A finisher's medal + Tshirt
Stadium 5K + Barley's VIP Experience entry fee includes - LIMITED TO 500 entries:
All you can eat pizza buffet provided by Barley's and two drinks (must be 21+ to drink) will be served by Barley's awesome bartenders.
A finisher's medal + Tshirt
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Carrie On Events stands as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that orchestrates an annual 5K event in Knoxville, aligning with the vibrant spirit of St. Patrick's Day. 2026 will mark our 13th remarkable year of this race.
The best part is that you get to have all this fun while supporting a great cause!
All proceeds go directly to Emily's Power For A Cure. EPFAC is a foundation whose purpose is to raise funds and awareness for neuroblastoma research. It's also a group that we hold very dear to us. Strollers are welcome (at your own risk) on the course and dress to impress! We have our coveted Carrie Daugherty Spirit Award up for grabs again this year! Please note that since this course is on an open street, headphones are discouraged. Please note dogs will not be allowed on the course or in the stadium at any time.
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Packet pickup will be at Barley's Taproom at the following times:
Friday, March 13 from 2-7pm
Saturday, March 14 from 12-5pm
Sunday, March 15 from 12 - 1:30pm **PACKET PICKUP ENDS AT 1:30 PM**
5K RACE START AT 2:00PM ON SUNDAY MARCH 15TH, 2026
Race Day Parking Information:
https://oldcityknoxville.org/visit/
*All Registrations are final, no refunds or transfers to another runner or to a future race*
Mar 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
14:00
Mar 15, 2026
Distance — Stadium Finish 5k + Medal+TShirt + VIP BARLEY'S EXPERIENCE 5K: PIZZA BUFFET+ 2 ADULT BEVERAGES (21+)
Type — Road running
14:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in 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.
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