The Woolf is on the run! Come join us this April for this inaugural 5K & 1 Mile kids fun run in Knoxville!
Our mission at Woolfson Eye Institute is to help individuals achieve better vision. We
know that not all can be helped with surgical options, which is why we are presenting
the first ever Woolf on the Run 5K. Proceeds and donations from this event will be given to the
Tennessee School for the Blind located in Nashville, TN.
To learn more about Woolfson Eye Institute, please visit our main website Woolfsoneye.com.
The race will run from Victor Ashe Park feature paved greenways on an out and back lollipop loop. Course begins at the Pavilion area of Victor Ashe Park. The Fun Run will be an out and back course, parents are welcome to chaperone their young runners without registering themselves.
GIVEAWAYS:
All 5K participants will receive a T-shirt and goody bag, sign up before April 5th to ensure your T-shirt size!
AWARDS:
Age groups medal awards for 5K race will be awarded in every 10 year increment.
<12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
**All Kids will receive a token award for participating in the Mile run.
RESTROOMS: Will be available from the Pavilion area near the Start/ Finish area and water fountains.
PACKET PICKUP: Will be available only on Race morning from 7:30AM-8:45AM from the Pavilion.
WATER STOPS: Aid/ Water stations will be available on the course around mile 1.25. These will be stocked with Water for runners.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: Parking is conveniently available in the park near the Start/ Finish area.
Proceeds for this race will go to benefiting the Tennessee School for the Blind. Proceeds and donations will go directly to the school, allowing students to have opportunities for class trips, extra school supplies, and
other adventures in learning!
If you would like to be a sponsor for the race, please reach out to
streece@woolfsoneye.com. All sponsors will have their business logo/name on the
back of each race shirt for advertisement as well as social media shoutouts and posts.
Want to support without the sweat? Consider donating at the top of this page to directly help raise funds for our cause!
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$20.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Knoxville.
Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
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