The it Company EXPO 10K and 5K...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• 10K Run:- Run 6.2 Miles

The it Company EXPO 10K/5K is more than a race: It is Knoxville's oldest and most beloved community running event. In its' 40th year, it is truly a tradition. It is the only race that celebrates the family by having mother/son, mother/daughter, father/son, father/daughter, wife/husband, and three generations categories. 

Come join us at 8:00 am. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Crafty Bastard Brewery to kick off your summer!

Date, Time, & Place: Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 8:00 am. The race will start and finish in Emory Place. Maps and course information to be released soon. 

Course Description and Highlights: Course will be USATF certified. Information to be released soon pending certification so subject to minor changes.    

This course starts at Central and 4th

Right on W. Depot 
Right on N. Broadway
Right on E. Glenwood 
RIght on Lutrell 
Left on Gill (runners staying on right side of road)
Right on Hall of Fame  
Right on E. 5th
Right on  N. Central for to 5k finish/ 10K Turns left on Central for a second loop  

Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS AND NO BIB TRANSFERS): Please note that only one coupon per person may be used when registering for KTC events. One coupon may be used in addition to KTC Member discount, Team Member discount, and potential no-shirt discount. Any coupons must be entered at checkout. Early Registration is $20 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K through April 30, 2017. Late Registration April 30 through May 25 is $25 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K. Race Day Registration (including packet pickup day) is $30 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K. KTC Members eligible for $5 discount applies during all registration dates. No T-shirt—deduct $5. Pre-race packet pick-up at Runners Market in Western Plaza on Friday, May 26, from 11 am to 6 pm. 

T-shirts: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts.  Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after May 21 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on May 22 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 male and female. Awards to the top 2 Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), and Veterans (60+) Male and Female. Awards to the top Clydesdale and Athena. Age division awards are three deep. Age divisions begin with 14 and under, then 5 year increments. Overall winners are not eligible for age division awards. Awards to the top specialty teams in the following categories Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Husband/Wife, and Three Generations.                

Prize Money: Open Male and Female 10k Only (there is NO money for the 5K)! 1st —$300, 2nd —$250, 3rd —$200. Masters, Grandmasters, and Veterans Male and Female—1st—$150 & 2nd—$100. Wheelchair Male and Female—1st—$150, 2nd—$100. All checks will be mailed. Only one money award per runner.                  

Team Competition: Only the 10K is on Grand Prix Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org for details. Teams of 4 or more may enter either event but must pre-register online. Team members receive a $5 discount.        

Grand Prix Points: 2017 Grand Prix Presented by Threds Points awarded. Remember, to be eligible for the KTC Grand Prix Presented by Threds awards, you must be a member of the KTC and you must volunteer for at least 3 events.                   

Post Race: Light refreshments will be provided. Crafty Bastard Brewery will be offering $1 off beverages to volunteers and participants. Food trucks will be onsite all morning as well.             

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are always discouraged in KTC events. The course closes in 1 Hour 30 Minutes.                  

Information: Contact Race Director Justin Emert at [email protected] or KTC Interim Event Manager Joni Alexander at [email protected] for more information.                

Results: Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org on via the KTC app available for free at both the iTunes and Google Play.

Weather: Averages: High 80 Low 56. Since its shift to the holiday weekend, EXPO is often our first taste of racing in heat and humidity. Dress lightly and hydrate!

KTC Safety Policy: KTC’s mission is to encourage lifelong physical well-being through running and walking. That is accomplished through a variety of events and programming.
The Knoxville Track Club puts the safety of its participants, spectators, staff and volunteers first. Dangerous weather conditions pose a unique challenge to an event of any size, distance or location.

Therefore, KTC has adopted the following Inclement Weather Policy:
Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event, with special attention placed on the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, extreme temperatures and humidity. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these conditions on Knoxville Track Club’s website (www.ktc.org), as well as through other available means of communication such as e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and public address announcements.
The Executive Director and Race Director in consultation, when available, with law enforcement, fire/EMS, other medical officers and other officials, will monitor the weather and make a decision if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include: Altering the start time, altering the course, or in extreme situations cancellation of the event. Visible lightning occurring within 30 minutes of the scheduled start will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 30 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 30-minute increments up to a maximum of 3 delays.
Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race or modify the course due to inclement weather. As stated on registration and race pages, there are no refunds or transfers. Participants must abandon the race if ordered to do so by the race personnel, medical staff, fire/paramedics or police personnel.