Fireball Classic 5K and Kid’s Mile – Knoxville, TN 2026

The Fireball Classic 5K is a summer tradition that continues in 2026 for the 42nd year! Date, Time & Place: Friday, July 3rd, 2026, Kid's Mile - 8:00pm, 5K - 9:00pm, Neyland Dr Kickoff your 4th of July festivities with a fast 5k on Neyland Drive - it's the Fireball Classic 5k and Kid's Mile! Course Description : Runners will start in the east bound lane of Neyland Dr, in front of the G-10 parking lot, and run out before returning in the west bound lane, finishing in the shadow of Neyland Stadium. Kid's Mile will be an out and back on Neyland Drive. Registration and Entry Fee (No refunds or bib transfers): Early Bird Pricing through December 31 - $30, Jan 1 thru April 30 - $35, May 1 thru July 2 - $40, day of race (7/3) - $45. Kid's Mile fee is $10 through Dec. 31, then $15 1/1 - 7/3. Only one coupon may be used at a time. No discounts on day-of registration. Packet Pickup: Early pickup on Wednesday, July 1 at The Casual Pint - Northshore from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Race-day packet pickup wi