Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k - 5K
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
🎊👟We are back with our Annual 5K for Parkinson's! "Costumes for a Cause for PJParkinson's"👟 We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 PJP 5k for Parkinson's "Costumes for a Cause for PJParkinson's 5k will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, in beautiful Sequoyah Hills, Tennessee! Since its inception in 2015, PJ Parkinson's Support's run has continually evolved, starting with our inaugural walk-a-thon and introducing the 5K in 2019. Parkinson's Support Groups from across East Tennessee are uniting for an event dedicated to raising awareness and highlighting local efforts to support individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their families. Together, we will champion this vital cause! Our goal for the 2026 5k for Parkinson's is to foster a deeper understanding of this progressive and degenerative nervous system disorder and to create a compassionate environment that provides support for patients and their families. EARLY REGISTRATION - $35 5K Run | [$5 increase after 8/31/2026] includes: • Swag Bag of items donated by our sponsors 🛍️ • Ticket for the Runner Raffle 🎟️ • Race T-shirt for participants 👕 (guaranteed with early registration) • Prizes and Medals for Winners of Each Group 🥇🥈🥉Sponsored by: Fleet Feet • Post Race Refreshments 🥤🍌 Additional Race Information: • Additional/optional T-shirts can be pre-ordered with online registration for $15 • A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event for $20 Race Packet Pick-up at Fleet Feet: Avoid the lines on race day and pick up your race packet on 10/3 from 4:00-6:30 PM at Fleet Feet, 11619 Parkside Dr 🏆🥉🥈🥇AWARDS 🥇🥈🥉🏆 Awards & Prizes will be given to the winners of the following categories: — Top 3 Overall Male and Female Runners — Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each category – Category winners will each receive a beautiful lanyard medal! RUNNER CATEGORIES • 5 - 9 • 10 - 14 • 15 - 25 • 26 - 59 • 60 - 69 • 70+ If you would like to volunteer, please email us at info@pjparkinsons.org
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Knoxville, TN, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Knoxville, TN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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- Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM
- Oct 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM (this one)




