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10K Races in Tennessee

Tennessee has 71 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, March, and April. Memphis is the busiest city with 28 races, ahead of Knoxville (19) and Jackson (9).

10K races by month in Tennessee

Sep (17) · Aug (15) · Oct (12) · Nov (10) · Dec (9) · Feb (3) · Jan (2) · Mar (2) · Apr (1)

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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
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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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
Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

August 15, 2026
Memphis, 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

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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
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
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
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
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Sloth Run 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
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

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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
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36)

September 5, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Summer's End 5K, 10K, Kid's Mile
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Summer's End 5K, 10K, Kid's Mile

September 5, 2026
Bristol, TN

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36)

Knoxville, TN

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (36)

September 5, 2026
Knoxville, TN
Nashville Fall Forward Classic 5K, 10K, 15K
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Nashville Fall Forward Classic 5K, 10K, 15K

September 12, 2026
Nashville, TN
National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

September 12, 2026
Memphis, TN
Centerstone's 2nd Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk/Ruck for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention - Tennessee
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Centerstone's 2nd Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk/Ruck for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention - Tennessee

September 12, 2026
Clarksville, TN
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

September 12, 2026
Memphis, TN

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (37)

Jackson, TN

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (37)

September 12, 2026
Jackson, 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.