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.