Lucky Kidney Run™, a part of Knox Shamrock Fest™

Lucky Kidney 6K Run

East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is bringing you a one of a kind race to the South side of Knoxville!  This race will feature the bets of South Knoxvilles Urban side such as Sutrrees landing and Sevier Avenue via the water front for spectaular views and an epic start ON the Pedestrian accessible Gay Street Bridge!  You wont want to miss this Spring morning along the river!

a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of East Tennesseans through early detection of kidney disease, education, and access to vital care. ETKF proudly operates independently and is 100% LOCAL.  All funds raised by ETKF remain in our community, directly supporting local individuals battling kidney disease.

Packet Pickup

All race day participants Must pick up packets & race items during packet pickup times.  PICK UP WILL NOT AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.

• Option 1: @ TBD Thursday, March 13th from: Time TBD

• Option 2: @ TBD Thursday, March 14th from: Time TBD
   

Pricing

Registration includes the race 2026 Event Shirt, race number & Race Packet.

BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY!! 6K Early Registration Price is $38 before February 27, price increases to $42 after March 1.  Kids & Family 1Mile Race early price is $__ and increases to $_ March 1.

T-shirt order deadline is March _- if you want one of this years AWESOME shirts you better sign up early!

Walkers discouraged from walking the full 6k course...for safety, consider the 1 mile option.

Extra race shirts may be purchased online or in-person on race day (while supplies last). 

6K Age Group Awards (In person Participants only)

Awards for top 3 M/F finishers, top fundraising teams, & largest teams.

Age Group Awards for the 6K will be presented to the top performer in 10 year increments:

12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39- 40-49-50-59, 60-69 & 70+.

*Awards will be presented starting at 9:30am from the front of the Regal Building.

1mile Details:

All children participating the 1mile event will receive a finishers token.  This event is timed, but is NOT scored for awards.

Virtual Run/ Walkers:

Choose to run or walk wherever and whenever and submit your results online following the sign up instructions.  Submissions will be available from March 11-16th (*Honor system in place).  There are no awards for the virtual race but all sign ups will receive a t-shirt via mail. Be sure to tag #luckykidneyrun to show off your awesomeness!

Reminders

• Wear your race shirt or fun St. Patrick's Day & Team outfits to the race!
• Allow ample time to park and walk to the Start on Gay Street Bridge for some Bridge Selfies!
• Be at the Starting line 10 Minutes Early.
• Parking is available in the Regal Parking Garage for this event.
  
• A photographer will be on site; upon request they will take team pictures!

Post event pics on social media using #luckykidneyrun! Share the fun and good times together, whether in person or virtual!

East Tennessee Kidney Foundation, Inc.™ (ETKF) is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of East Tennesseans through early detection of kidney disease, education, and access to vital care. ETKF proudly operates independently and is 100% LOCAL.  All funds raised by ETKF remain in our community, directly supporting local individuals battling kidney disease.  If you would like to support without the sweat consider donating at the top of the page or by visiting our website.