What: CrossKnox 15K Race for runners and walkers
This 9.3-mile race, presented by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation, is a course that is completely on greenways. This is a great chance to see how all of the greenways are connected and to view the scenic side of Knoxville. Runners and walkers are welcome to this certified race!

Where: Race: From Alex Haley Heritage Square to Bearden Elementary School ; Walk: from Alex Haley Heritage Square to the festival lawn in World's Fair Park.

When: November 22, 2008

Contact: 865-215-2091 or kgibi@cityofknoxville.org

Cost: $20 before September 29, 2008; $25 after early registration cutoff (cost includes t-shirt)

(shirts will be different colors this year)

Awards: Awards will be presented (three deep) to male and female in the following categories: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+, Clydesdale and Athena, Masters, Grandmasters, Veterans. (Overall male and female winners will receive a $250 gift card).

Finish Line Party: After the race, participants will be bussed back to Morningside Park for massages from the Tennessee Academy of Therapeutic Massage, award presentation, and food.

Registration: Coming soon - Online at www.active.com, by mail, or in person the Friday before and day of the event.

Race packet pick-up: Time TBA - Located at Tyson Park
Day of Race-1:30 p.m. at Morningside Park.

Family and friends viewing sites: Gov. Ned McWherter Park, Volunteer Landing, and Tyson Park.

Sites along the race: The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department initiated this race to provide a tour of five connected greenways that show off Knoxville's beauty. Along the route, you will see:

(Please click for a printable version of this map.)

Greenways:
Morningside
James White
Neyland
Second Creek
Third Creek
Bearden Village

Parks:
Alex Haley Heritage Sq.
Morningside
Gov. Ned McWherter
Volunteer Landing
Tyson
Third Creek

Door Prizes: All race participants will be entered to win one of the following drawings:

TBA