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Races near Knoxville in December 2026

Updated November 6, 2026

15 races are on the calendar near Knoxville in December 2026, starting with Winter Warriors with Fleet Feet Knoxville on Tuesday, December 1 in Knoxville. Listed by date, with prices and early-bird deadlines where the race publishes them.

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• Tue1Dec

  Winter Warriors with Fleet Feet Knoxville

  Tue Dec 1 · 8:00 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  5K

  from $25Goes up Nov 29Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  City of Pigeon Forge Winterfest 5K

  Sat Dec 5 · 7:00 AM · Pigeon Forge · Maryville & the Smokies

  1K5KTrail

  from $20Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run

  Sat Dec 5 · 8:00 AM · Lenior City · Oak Ridge, Clinton & Lenoir City

  5KHalf marathon

  from $45Goes up Dec 1Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Cove Lake Christmas Dash

  Sat Dec 5 · 9:00 AM · Caryville · Oak Ridge, Clinton & Lenoir City

  5K

  from $10Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (49)

  Sat Dec 5 · 9:00 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Jingle Bell Run - Knoxville, TN

  Sat Dec 5 · 10:00 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  1 mile5K

  from $30Goes up Dec 4Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  Dirty South Trail Races

  Sun Dec 6 · 8:30 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  1 mile10KHalf marathonTrail

  from $7Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  Reindeer Run

  Sun Dec 6 · 2:00 PM · Maryville · Maryville & the Smokies

  1 mile5K

  from $20Goes up Nov 23Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  The Moon Run 5k

  Sun Dec 6 · 5:30 PM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  1 mile5K

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Jingle Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk

  Sat Dec 12 · 8:00 AM · Morristown · Morristown & Jefferson County

  5K

  from $40Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K

  Sat Dec 12 · 9:00 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  5KHalf marathon

  from $40Goes up Nov 28Sign up ↗
• Sun13Dec

  Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk

  Sun Dec 13 · 9:00 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  5K

  from $5Sign up ↗
• Sat19Dec

  Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (51)

  Sat Dec 19 · 9:00 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat19Dec

  Tennova Farragut Frosty 5K

  Sat Dec 19 · 9:00 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  5K

  from $30Goes up Nov 28Sign up ↗
• Sat26Dec

  Holiday 5K & 10K at Knoxville, TN (52)

  Sat Dec 26 · 8:30 AM · Knoxville · Knoxville & Knox County

  5K10K

  from $30Sign up ↗

Quick answers

How many races are near Knoxville in December 2026?

15 races are listed near Knoxville in December 2026. The first is Winter Warriors with Fleet Feet Knoxville on Tuesday, December 1 in Knoxville, and the last is Holiday 5K & 10K at Knoxville, TN (52) on December 26.

What is the cheapest race near Knoxville in December 2026?

Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk on December 13 has the lowest listed entry fee: $5. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

When does the next early-bird price end for races near Knoxville?

Reindeer Run: the 5K goes from $32 to $38 after November 23. 5 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there half marathons or marathons near Knoxville in December 2026?

Yes: 5 half marathons and 0 marathons. The first is Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run on December 5.