Tennessee · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Tennessee

Every upcoming 5K in Tennessee, all 250 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

250 upcoming 5K races · 130 with finish-time stats

10K Races 112Half Marathons 65Marathons 4Ultramarathons 4
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Tennessee races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field4,265 finishersRegal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K + Little Gobbler Kid's Runin the 5KLongest-running22nd year22nd Annual Turkey Day 5Kannual tradition

Tennessee 5K Races by City

Memphis 40Knoxville 27Chattanooga 26Nashville 24Hendersonville 9Jackson 5Townsend 5Columbia 5Maryville 5Cookeville 5Johnson City 4Sevierville 4Cordova 4Mount Juliet 3Cleveland 3Lebanon 3Smyrna 3Pigeon Forge 3Clarksville 3East Ridge 3Antioch 3Franklin 3Union City 2Murfreesboro 2

5K Races in Tennessee by Month

October 2026 21November 2026 75December 2026 37January 2027 14February 2027 16March 2027 23April 2027 18May 2027 12June 2027 7July 2027 8August 2027 5September 2027 8

The Next 5K Runs in Tennessee

250 total
Sun, Jul 12, 2026Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series Memphis, TN5K5 Miles10K10 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Finish on the Field 5k Knoxville, TN5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Niswonger Children's Hospital Scarecrow Skedaddle Johnson City, TN1 Mile5KFrom $10Details Sun, Oct 25, 20267 Bridges Marathon Chattanooga, TNMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Tue, Oct 27, 2026Take Your Girls Night Out 5k / 1 Mile Walk Jackson, TN5K1 MileFrom $30Details Thu, Oct 29, 2026No Boundaries 5k Training for Hot to Trot Knoxville, TN5KFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K Townsend, TN5K1 MileFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Race for the Summitt 5K Knoxville, TN5KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Color Me Mutt 5K & 1 Mile Color Walk/Run Sevierville, TN5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Hustle 5K Hendersonville, TN5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween 5K 4 Hope and Parkinson's Fun Walk Mount Juliet, TN5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k Knoxville, TN5KFrom $40Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Tennessee

Which Tennessee cities have the most 5K races?

Memphis (40), Knoxville (27), Chattanooga (26), Nashville (24) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Tennessee?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Tennessee, with 75 of the 250, followed by December with 37. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Tennessee 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 130 5K races in Tennessee with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:35, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Tennessee?

Yes, 3 races around Tennessee get you off the pavement: 3 mix road and trail.