Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer

Knoxville, TN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

5K1 Mile

About the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer

The race takes place at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville, with a survivor tribute ceremony preceding the run. It has been part of the local calendar for decades, and the charity mission is front and center: every dollar raised goes toward cancer screenings and care for people in the area who could not otherwise afford them. The afternoon start gives the day a different rhythm than most morning races.

Parking is available in nearby lots and a garage within reach of the start area. The survivor ceremony happens before the gun goes off, so arriving a bit early lets you take that in before things get moving.

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Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2025

289finishers

16:57winner

33:17median

1:02:22cutoff

Top 3: Alan Horton (16:57) · MATT STEGALL (19:10) · Andrew Roulier (19:57)

The Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/1/2026 15:00$42

1 Mile11/1/2026 15:15$38

Supporting but not Participating (Donating)11/1/2026 15:00$38

SURVIVOR (5K Timed, Untimed, Nature Walk Combined Event)11/1/2026 15:00Free

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer

Will I finish last at the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 289 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:57 while the median finisher took 33:17. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.