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Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K

📅 December 12, 2026📍 Knoxville · United States

Available distances

13 mi3.1 mi

About

The Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K takes place in Knoxville, Tennessee, with two distance options — a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K — run through city streets in a festive holiday atmosphere.

About an hour away, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers great hiking. In town, runners can visit the Knoxville Museum of Art or Market Square, as well as Zoo Knoxville and the Ijams Nature Center.

Highlights

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