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Races near Knoxville in May 2027

Updated November 6, 2026

5 races are on the calendar near Knoxville in May 2027, starting with Smoky Mountain Bigfoot 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 1 in Townsend. Listed by date, with prices and early-bird deadlines where the race publishes them.

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• Sat1May

  Smoky Mountain Bigfoot 5K & Fun Run

  Sat May 1 · 8:50 AM · Townsend · Maryville & the Smokies

  1 mile5KTrail

  from $50Sign up ↗
• Sat15May

  Burning Off The BBQ 5K

  Sat May 15 · 7:30 AM · Sevierville · Maryville & the Smokies

  5K

  from $35Reg. closed
• Sat15May

  Little River Rush Half Marathon

  Fri May 14 – Sat May 15 · 7:30 AM · Maryville · Maryville & the Smokies

  Half marathon

  from $70Goes up Dec 31Sign up ↗
• Sat22May

  UltraTrax East Tennessee

  Sat May 22 · 7:00 AM · Oliver Springs · Oak Ridge, Clinton & Lenoir City

  7 miles14 miles21 miles28 milesTrail

  from $58Goes up Jan 1Sign up ↗
• Sat22May

  The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k

  Sat May 22 · 7:30 AM · Lenoir City · Oak Ridge, Clinton & Lenoir City

  5K10K

  from $29Goes up Nov 30Sign up ↗

Quick answers

How many races are near Knoxville in May 2027?

5 races are listed near Knoxville in May 2027. The first is Smoky Mountain Bigfoot 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 1 in Townsend, and the last is The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k on May 22.

What is the cheapest race near Knoxville in May 2027?

The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k on May 22 has the lowest listed entry fee: $29. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

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

The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k: the 5K goes from $29 to $35 after November 30. 2 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there half marathons or marathons near Knoxville in May 2027?

Yes: 1 half marathon and 0 marathons. The first is Little River Rush Half Marathon on May 15.