♀️ Step Up to Make a Difference: Join the Race Against Cancer Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Covenant Health Park Survivor March & Photo 2PM | Tribute to Survivors 2:15PM | Race Start Time 3PM Be part of something bigger than just a walk or run — join a movement that’s saving lives in East Tennessee. For 32 incredible years, the Race Against Cancer has rallied thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters to fund cancer education, early detection, and crucial care. Thanks to over $8 million raised, medically underserved neighbors have received life-saving screenings and treatment through the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. ️ Every dollar stays local. Every stride brings us closer to beating cancer in our own backyard. Whether you're lacing up your shoes or cheering from the sidelines, your participation powers hope for patients and families who need it most. Let’s race toward a future free from cancer — one step at a time.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Race Awards
Will there be awards given? Yes, runners in our top categories will receive Race Trophies to be picked up at the stage. The runner’s names will be called on stage for the categories listed below. Age division winners will receive Race Medals (Gold 1st place, Silver 2nd place, Bronze 3rd place), which will be picked up at Awards Tent, located next to the Race Timing Station. Awards for In-Person Event on November 2, 2025 TOP AWARDS (Trophy): Male Overall* - Top three Female Overall* - Top three C
Participant Giveaway
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
Supporting but not Participating (Donating): T-Shirt
SURVIVOR (5K Timed, Untimed, Nature Walk Combined Event): T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
3.1 Miles
$38.00
Mar 3
Oct 22
$42.00
Oct 23
Nov 1
1 Miles
$38.00
Mar 3
Nov 1
Supporting but not Participating (Donating)
$38.00
Feb 11
Nov 1
SURVIVOR (5K Timed, Untimed, Nature Walk Combined Event)
$0.00
Oct 23
Oct 23
Corporate Paid Race Registrations
Engage your employees in our mission to provide hope and support to local cancer patients in need. Human resource departments might use the race as part of their employee health benefits incentive. Employee engagement fosters camaraderie, increases productivity and instills a strong sense of pride in your workforce. Create friendly competition among various departments or locations, honor those who have been affected by cancer in your organization and remember those who are no longer with us. Th
Past Results
10K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2018
46
1:02:50
37:40
1 Mile
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2023
3
59:31
59:31
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
289
33:17
16:57
2024
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Parking Information
General Parking Information Blackstock Parking Lot Fort Kid Parking Lot Locus Street Garage