Hann Jivin' in the Dark

Downtown, United States • 9 May 2026

Hann Jivin' in the Dark : basic info

Hann Jivin' in the Dark takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event uses Anderson-South Head Start at 4808 Prospect Road, Knoxville 37920 as the race start and finish location. Distances offered are:

  • 6 Mile
  • 6 Mile (Student 14 and under)
  • Kids Trail Mile

Registration fees listed on the event page are $30 for the 6 Mile, $22 for the 6 Mile (student 14 and under), and $9 for the Kids Trail Mile. The event accepts a Knoxville Track Club (KTC) member discount. The race has a no refunds and no bib transfers policy.

Course, safety and rules

The main course is described as a 6-7 mile (10k+) circuitous, well-marked route through mostly unlit wooded sections of the South Loop of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness, including Lost Chromosome and Helix Trails to the east. Trails are marked but not illuminated; participants must bring a flashlight or headlamp to be allowed onto the course. The Kids Trail Mile is a shortened, less dark version of the adult course.

Aid and water stations will be provided with very small cups; runners are encouraged to carry their own water and any required medication. Race rules prohibit headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades and pets on the course. For safety, runners under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to run the adult race, and an 18:00 per mile minimum pace will be enforced with a sweeper. Results will be posted on the event results page. Sponsors include Runners Market and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
6 Mile
Kids Trail Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Enjoy a wooded 5k through Maryville College Woods with hills, streams, roots, and rocky terrain starting at McArthur Pavilion. Family friendly with a Kids Trail Mile and student options, chip timed and part of the Knoxville Track Club trail..

Join the Wesley Woods Trail Race on Feb 7 for scenic, hilly trail runs and a kids gravel mile at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend TN. Multiple distances from a 3 mile loop to a 12 mile challenge, with proceeds supporting camp ministries.

Take on mud and hills at Dark Hollow Wallow with 11 mile, 5 mile and Kids Trail Mile options for all ages. Rustic trail racing with aid stations and family friendly entries, so bring water and be ready for a challenge.

The Trail That Can't Be Concord on March 21 in Knoxville is a spirited trail race at Concord Park offering 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile on moderately hilly single loop terrain. Join the Knoxville Track Club series with season pass options..