Renaissance Run 5K (Run or Walk)
About this race
You are invited to the 2026 Renaissance Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run in historic Norris, TN on Saturday, May 9th at 9:00 AM
This annual Run is sponsored by the Norris Area Community Foundation (NACF), in memory of Michael Curtin. NACF is an community fund of East Tennessee Foundation and provides a way for those who love the Norris Area, (Norris, Andersonville, Bethel and Fairview) to donate money and other resources, to benefit current and future area residents. Proceeds from the Renaissance Run directly benefit the Norris Area Community Foundation’s community grants.
TO BE GUARANTEED AN EVENT T-SHIRT, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY APRIL 9, 2026.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Renaissance Run: 5K Run or 5K Walk (IN-PERSON): The 5K Event begins at the Norris Middle School, winds through moderately hilly, historic neighborhoods, and returns to downtown Norris. Participants will be eligible for prizes, medals & an event shirt.
Renaissance Run: 1-Mile Fun Walk (IN- PERSON): The 1-Mile Fun Run meanders around the Norris Commons sidewalk twice. Participants will be eligible for a prize drawing & an event shirt.
Renaissance: Virtual Participant: The 5K Virtual Option is a wonderful choice for those that are unable to attend the In-Person event. Participants will be eligible for a prize drawing & event shirt and are encouraged to share their time and photographs on the Renaissance Run Facebook Page (@NACFRENAISSANCERUN).
DONATION ONLY: If you are not able to participate this year, but would still like to support NACF click here.
PRIZES & AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall In-Person 5K Event winners (male and female). In addition, 1st and 2nd place medals will be awarded to a male and female in each of the following 5K Event categories:
CHILDREN........………………..(11 and younger)
JUNIORS..................................(12-18)
OPEN........................................(18-39)
MASTERS ................................(40-59)
SENIORS............………...........(60-75)
GOLDEN...................................(75 & Older)
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?
Our sponsors are a vital part of the success of the Renaissance Run. If you are interested in being a race sponsor, please click here.
Pick your distance
Running
Renaissance Run: 5K Run or 5K Walk
Walking
Renaissance Run: 1 Mile Fun Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Norris, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 8:30 PM local time (EDT) in Norris on May 9, 2026 — 13h 55m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Norris
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Norris 5K Races 2 races
- Norris Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Norris events
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