The Barefoot Benefit 5k is an annual community event organzied by students at The Universtiy of Tennessee. The race is accompanied by a fall festival making this a family friendly event. Barefoot Benefit is unlike many other races. It is ran on grass and while running barefoot is encourage, it is not required. All proceeds from the fall festival and 5k go directly towards Samaritan's Place located in Knoxville, TN. Samaritan's Place is dedicated to providing shelter and support to low income seniors. Without Samaritan's Place, many of these seniors would not have the opportunities they have today.