_ The 2021 Strawberry Plains Half Marathon and 10K Run:

Date, Time, & Place:

Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 9:00 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). Pre- and post-race activities will occur inside the school. 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 15 minutes. No exceptions.

No runners under the age of 15 allowed in the half marathon.

Registration & Entry Fee (No Refunds & No Transfers): 

Special Limited Time Opening Registration runs through 11:59pm on Friday, Nov 6, 2020.

The special limited time opening registration fee is $35 for the Half Marathon and $30 for the 10K.

Early Registration begins at 12:00am on Saturday, November 7, 2020 and ends 11:59pm on Monday, December 1, 2020.

The early registration fee is $40 for the Half Marathon and $35 for the 10K.

Regular Registration begins at 12:00am on Tuesday, December 2, 2020 and ends 11:59pm on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

The regular registration fee is $50 for the Half Marathon and $45 for the 10K.

Late Registration begins at 12:00am on Monday, January 18, 2021 and ends 11:59pm on Friday, January 29, 2021.

The late registration fee is $60 for the Half Marathon and $55 for the 10K. 

Race Day Registration  Race day registration will be from 7:30 - 8:45am in the gymnasium at Rush Strong School.

The Race Day registration fee is $70 for the Half Marathon and $65 for the 10K. 

       Vouchers and coupons are not eligible for use during Race Day Registration.

       The only discounts available at Race Day Registration are the "KTC Member" and "No Shirt" discount. 

       NO TEAM REGISTRATION  or ADDING TEAM MEMBERS at Race Day Registration.

Discounts on Registration: 

No Shirt Discount: Deduct $5 (Available anytime)

KTC Member Discount: Save $5 (Available anytime)

Team Discount: Save $5 (Available until Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:59pm) per registrant if you are running with a group or team of 4 or more.  No registering new teams or adding team members during Race Day Registration.  

Other Coupons & Vouchers: (Available until Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:59pm)   No Coupons or Vouchers during Race Day Registration.

      Please email [email protected] for more information.

Packet /Bib Pickup: 

Race Morning: Packet/Bib pickup will be available from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. race morning in the gymnasium at Rush Strong School.

Optional Early Pickup:  TBD

Race Shirts:

Availability: Please note KTC's T-shirt Policy:  Participants registering before 11:59pm on Sunday, January 17, 2021 will receive their selected shirt at the optional packet pick-up or at the race morning packet pickup. Anyone registering AFTER January 17, 2021 will receive shirts as supplies last. The T-shirt order will be placed on January 18, 2021 and when inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.

Half Marathon Shirt Style: French Terry Hoodie (Delta 92400) (Unisex Sizing: Adult XS - 3X). See "Race Shirts" tab for sizing information.

10K Shirt Style: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts.  See "Race Shirts" tab for sizing information.

Please note: if you switch from 10k to half, or half to 10k, you are not guaranteed a shirt in the new distance that you switched to, if it is after order date.  You will also not be refunded the difference.   

Post Race Refreshments: TBD

Awards and Results:

Awards: 

Overalls & Specialty Awards: Awards for both the Half Marathon and the 10K will be presented to the following:

• Top 3 overall Male and Female
• Top Male and Female Masters (over the age of 40; not limited to 40-49)
• Top Male and Female Grand Masters (over the age of 50; not limited to 50-59)
• Top Male and Female Senior Grand Masters (over the age of 46; not limited to 60-69)
• Top Clydesdale (Male 200 Lbs+) and Athena (Female 150 Lbs+).

       *Overall and other specialty award recipients are ineligible for age group awards. 

Age Group Award: Awards for both the Half Marathon and 10K are 3 deep in 5 year increments (no runners under 15 in the half marathon). Awards must be picked up during the awards ceremony - awards will not be mailed.  

All Finishers: Half Marathon and 10K Finishers will receive a commemorative finisher's medal.

Note that awards are based on gun time and not chip time per USATF regulations.

Team Competition:

The Half Marathon (only) is on the Grand Prix Team Competition schedule.  Please visit www.ktc.org for details.  Teams must register before 11:59pm on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Grand Prix Points:

2021 Grand Prix points awarded. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix awards, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 events.

Results:

Results can be viewed using the Results tab located above. Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.   

Other Information:

Race Etiquette:

The course closes in 3 hours, 15 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 program! The Winter Training Program will begin in December 2020! Experience individualized programming in a group setting for $10/week!  Scholarships are available.  Email KTC Executive Director David Black ([email protected]) for consideration. RunKNOX participants receive a weekly RunDOWN with program information, Monday night core, Tuesday night runs, Wednesday morning run, Thursday night yoga, and Saturday morning runs. Click here for more information!

Refund Policy:

No refunds are provided for this event.

Information:

Contact Race Director Zane Hagy [email protected]. For information on KTC events, please contact KTC Event Manager at [email protected]. Please use this contact information if you have special needs on race day.