Results - We will post results here soon... until then, go to the KTC's Website to view the results.
Pictures - We are in the process of loading pictures, and many more will get loaded in the coming weeks, but here's where you will see them! 2009 Run Photo Gallery Just a few picture are there now...
Why: To celebrate the wonderful outdoor environment that we have in East Tennessee and raise awareness for work that is on-going to keep our air clean and clear! This begins with what community citizens can do to help, and that is what you will find here. Check our AQinfo page to learn about our local air quality issues.
Cost: Runners and walkers see the "Register" page for all registration fee information!
What Else is going on that day?
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) showcase of 15-20 vehicles of six different fuel types
"Clean Air QnA" session with prizes
Displays from multiple regional groups that work in the air quality field, collectively providing solid information on our air quality issues
A live band! The Frost Bottom Boys! click below to visit there Website!
A hybrid vehicle "Ride-n-Drive" immediately follows the Run, and features many of the current hybrids on the market today, all for you to test drive in one place!
Back massages by New Horizon Wellness Center for our weary participants
Awesome awards and door prizes (see below)
... and more!
Here's a sampling of the wide variety of PRIZES we expect to have this year that you will be competing for!
Eight 18" x 20" matted Jim Gray prints
Two free pair of running shoes
A Great Smoky Mountains fleece vest
Local favorite restaurant gift certificates (e.g., Tomato Head, Peddler/Park Grill)
Several sets of two or three Great Smoky Mountains books (e.g., hiking trails, birds or trees of the Smokies)
Soltronix solar-powered headsets
Passes to Dollywood and Splash Country
Gift certificates from all kinds of places like Gander Mountain, Three Rivers Market, and Vagabondia
Sets of tickets to Knoxville's own "Alive After Five!"
a $75 bag of goodies from Yeehaw!
4 passes to the Knoxville Museum of Art
quality, clear pint glasses with the 2008 Run for Clean Air logo
and more!
In addition, we have team prizes this year for the team that brings the most participants and the team that has the fastest time. The prizes will be:
Cascade Outdoors is providing several sets of two-person tickets to go rafting down the Ocoee River!
another set of passes for a winning team to go whitewater rafting as a team in the wonderful rivers of the southern Appalachian Mountains!