_ The 2023 Strawberry Plains Half Marathon and 10K Presented by Eddie's Health Shoppe & ZenEvo Chocolate:
Date, Time, & Place:
Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 8:00 am The Half Marathon & 10K run concurrently and start and finish at Rush Strong School (3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee 37871). Directions: From Knoxville, take I-40 East and take Exit 394 (11E/25W/70). Turn left off the exit ramp and head east for 6 miles. Bear Left on Hwy 11E. Go 3.25 miles and turn left on Old Andrew Johnson Hwy. (Eastview Memorial Gardens will be on your right). Go 0.8 miles to the school. The address is 3081 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. Parking is available at the school and the First Baptist Church located across the street. Please follow the parking attendants.Course Description and Highlights:
USATF certified (Half: TN15005MS)(10k: TN15006MS). A scenic and rolling course through the beautiful countryside of Jefferson County in East Tennessee. It meanders through the Holston River Valley with views of Clinch and House Mountain. Unlike the Half Marathon, the 10K course is a mostly flat, out and back course with only a few climbs. The course is open to traffic and therefore headphones are strongly discouraged (See Race Etiquette Section below). The Half Marathon is not a walker friendly course. Course will close after 3 hours and 30 minutes. No exceptions. No runners under the age of 15 allowed in the half marathon.Registration & Entry Fee (No Refunds & No Transfers):
Early Registration begins at 12:00am on Monday, October 10, 2022 and ends 11:59pm on Monday, October 31, 2022.Packet /Bib Pickup:
Race Morning: Packet/Bib pickup will be available from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. race morning in the gymnasium at Rush Strong School or First Baptist Strawberry Plains Optional Early Pickup: TBDRace Shirts:
Availability: Please note KTC's T-shirt Policy: Participants registering before 11:59pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023 will receive their selected shirt at the optional packet pick-up or at the race morning packet pickup. Anyone registering AFTER January 8, 2023 will receive shirts as supplies last. The T-shirt order will be placed on January 9, 2023 and when inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders. **Please note shirt orders are dependent on supply chain. We may have to change giveaway options closer to race date. Half Marathon Shirt Style: 1/4 zip pulloverAwards and Results:
Awards: Overalls & Specialty Awards: Awards for both the Half Marathon and the 10K will be presented to the following:Other Information:
Race Etiquette: The course closes in 3 hours, 30 minutes. Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The use of headphones and other personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this event. To enjoy all that the event has to offer and for the safety of all participants, KTC encourages a headphone-free environment during our events. Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our events. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone. Training: Looking for a structured training program? Check out KTC's RunKNOX Group! 2023 Training is available for both in-person and virtual options. Participants receive weekly emails and have the opportunity to participate in 6 workouts each week: Monday Morning Runs, Tuesday Night Runs, Wednesday Morning Runs, Thursday Night Yoga Practice, Friday Morning Core Class, and Saturday Morning Runs. Click here for more information! Refund Policy: No refunds are provided for this event. Information: For information on this and other KTC events, please contact Race Director Chris Meadows, [email protected], or KTC Event Manager Stephanie Bailey at [email protected].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: