Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K 2026

The race.

The Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K takes place December 12, 2026, starting from Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. The 5K begins at 9:15 a.m. and follows the Greenway route; the half marathon and relay start at 9 a.m. on a three-loop Greenway course with a four-hour time limit. All finishers receive custom long-sleeve t-shirts and medals. Age group awards go to first, second, and third place finishers in categories from 12–15 through 70+, plus overall awards for top three male and female finishers and top masters. Packet pickup occurs Friday, December 11 from 4–6 p.m. and Saturday from 7–8:45 a.m. at the park. Proceeds benefit the Sunshine Ambassadors, an organization serving people with disabilities through dance.