Hann Jivin' in the Dark

Event overview

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a trail race scheduled for May 9, 2026 in Knoxville, TN, with the start/finish at Anderson-South Head Start, 4808 Prospect Road, Knoxville 37920. The event includes these distances:

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

Registration fees are listed for each event and a Knoxville Track Club (KTC) member discount is accepted. The race is part of a Treadin' Trodden Trails series offering adult and kids season-pass bundle options. Special series awards and drawings are offered; eligibility for series awards requires KTC membership and completing two volunteer shifts.

Course, rules and safety

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

Safety and event rules include: no refunds and no bib transfers; runners under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to run the adult distance; an 18:00/mile minimum pace will be enforced with a sweeper; no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on course. Aid stations will supply only very small cups; runners are urged to carry their own water and any needed medication for insect sensitivity. Results will be published after the race. Sponsors and volunteer opportunities are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.