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. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam will be shooting off the race. 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: October 11 , 2009 at 3 p.m.

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

Cost: $20 early registration; $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: Online at www.active.com, by mail, or in person the Friday before and day of the event.

Race packet pick-up: Friday, November 21, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.- Located at Tyson Park
Day of Race-7 a.m. - 8 a.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 participants will be entered to win one of the following drawings:

TBA