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10K Races in Tennessee

Tennessee has 76 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, February, and April. Memphis is the busiest city with 29 races, ahead of Knoxville (23) and Jackson (9).

10K races by month in Tennessee

Sep (17) · Aug (15) · Oct (12) · Nov (10) · Dec (9) · Jul (8) · Jan (2) · Feb (2) · Apr (1)

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (29)

July 18, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

July 25, 2026
Memphis, TN
Eagle 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (30)
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Eagle 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (30)

July 25, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

July 25, 2026
Memphis, TN

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (29)

Knoxville, TN

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (29)

July 25, 2026
Knoxville, TN

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Eagle 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (30)

Knoxville, TN

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Eagle 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (30)

July 25, 2026
Knoxville, TN

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Memphis, TN

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

July 26, 2026
Memphis, TN
Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Chattanooga
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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Chattanooga

July 26, 2026
Chattanooga, TN

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (31)

Knoxville, TN

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (31)

August 1, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (31)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (31)

August 1, 2026
Knoxville, TN

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)

Jackson, TN

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)

August 8, 2026
Jackson, TN
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)

August 8, 2026
Jackson, TN

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Memphis, TN

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

August 15, 2026
Memphis, TN
Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

August 15, 2026
Memphis, TN
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (33)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (33)

August 15, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

August 15, 2026
Memphis, TN

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (33)

Knoxville, TN

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (33)

August 15, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon, 10K  & 5K Road Runs
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Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Road Runs

August 16, 2026
Spencer, TN
Ninja 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (34)
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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (34)

August 22, 2026
Knoxville, TN

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (34)

Knoxville, TN

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (34)

August 23, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

August 29, 2026
Memphis, TN
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (35)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (35)

August 29, 2026
Jackson, TN
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

August 29, 2026
Memphis, TN

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Memphis, TN

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

September 4, 2026
Memphis, TN

Top Cities for 10K Races in Tennessee

Frequently asked questions

How long is a 10K race?
A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It is a popular step-up distance from the 5K and a great intermediate goal for runners building toward a half marathon.
What is the largest 10K in the US?
The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is the largest 10K in the world, drawing over 60,000 runners every Fourth of July. The BOLDERBoulder in Colorado is another massive 10K with 45,000+ participants.
What is a good 10K time?
The average US 10K finish time is around 55-60 minutes. Competitive runners aim for sub-45 minutes, while beginners often target finishing under 1 hour 10 minutes.
How do I train for a 10K?
A typical 10K training plan is 8-10 weeks with 3-4 runs per week, including one longer run that builds to 6-7 miles. If you can comfortably run a 5K, you are ready to start training for a 10K.