{"id":31,"date":"2026-05-29T08:23:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T12:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-08-19T14:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:06:04","slug":"recsports-5k","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/programs-events\/recsports-5k\/","title":{"rendered":"RecSports 5K Fun Run & Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fun Run and Walk<\/p>\n\n\n

RecSports 5K Fun Run & Walk<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

May 2, 2026<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RecSports 5K Fun Run & Walk brings together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for a morning of movement and Volunteer spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become a Sponsor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Featured Activities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5K Race & Walk <\/div><\/h3>
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Run, jog, or walk the 5K course from the Tennessee Recreation Center for Students (TRECS) to the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Post-Race Festivities <\/div><\/h3>
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Enjoy refreshments, live entertainment, sponsor booths, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Awards and Giveaways <\/div><\/h3>
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Award ceremony held for overall age and group winners with prizes and giveaways. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Spirit <\/div><\/h3>
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Connect with fellow Volunteers and community participants. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Event Details <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> May 2, 2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start Location:<\/strong> TRECS <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish Location:<\/strong> RecSports Sutherland Field Complex <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Schedule <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m.:<\/strong> 5K Fun Run & Walk <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.:<\/strong> Post-Race Festivities <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30 a.m. \u2013 10 a.m.:<\/strong> Award Ceremony & Giveaways <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RecSports 5K Fun Run & Walk will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and will start at the Tennessee Recreation Center for Students (TRECS) (2111 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996) and finish at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex (3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Here <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arrival Location <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For off-campus\/commuting participants: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

RecSports Sutherland Field Complex 
3620 Sutherland Ave 
Knoxville, TN US 37919<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For on-campus\/non-commuting participants: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee Recreation Center for Students (TRECS) 
2111 Volunteer Blvd 
Knoxville, TN 37996 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Park at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend arriving at the parking area between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. to allow time for shuttle transportation and time for stretching\/warming up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Race Transportation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Race participants will park at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex (3620 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shuttles will transport race participants to the TRECS Plaza (5K start location) starting at 7 a.m. Shuttles will continue to run throughout the event and take participants back until 11am with the option to be taken back to campus from the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Race Route <\/h2>\n\n\n\n