Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk

Date, Time, and Place: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 8:00 am on Cherokee Boulevard (west parking lot-2250 Cherokee Boulevard).  Kids Mile starts at 7:30.  5K will have corral start.

Course Description and Highlights: USATF Certified. Loop course on Cherokee Boulevard beginning and ending at the west parking lot.

Packet Pick Up: Early packet TBD, Day of bib pickup will be 6:00-7:45am in the west parking

Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):
Early Bird Pricing: Feb 1-28 $25.
Registration: March 1 – April 8, $30
Late Registration: April 9 – April 21, $35
Race Day registration: $40
Cost for ages 17 and under is $25 until April 15 then $35 for late registration (this applies to in-person only).  Race Day $40

T-shirts: Unisex sized t-shirts for registrants. Pre-registered (through April 3) runners will receive them at early packet pick or on race day. Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after April 3 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on April 3 and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system then there will be no more shirts. No re-orders. 

Awards: Awards to the top 3 Overall, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Awards ceremony TBD

Grand Prix Points presented by Patdome Promotions and Team Competition: The Dogwood Classic is on the 2023 Team Competition schedule. 2023 Grand Prix Points awarded for overall, masters, grandmasters, senior grandmasters, clydesdale, athena, and age group categories. Grand Prix point are awarded to winners in these categories and points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Patdome Promotions Grand Prix series at the New Year’s Day 5K on January 1, 2024. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.

Post Race Refreshments: Assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent.

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. KTC discourages the use of headphones at events.

Information or Special Assistance: Please contact Race Director, Karla Gander at ktcdogwoodclassic@gmail.com  or KTC Events Manager Stephanie Bailey, at knoxtrackevents@gmail.com