2026 Race information

Event Timeline:

• Race check-in: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
• Race Start Time: 9 am sharp
• Walk Start Time: 9:15-9:20 am
• Kids Fun Run Start Time: 9:30 am
• Diversity Day Activities: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

5K Race Course:

START! YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center
124 S Cruze Street

• YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center 124 South Cruze
• Head north on S Cruze St toward McCalla Ave
• Cross McCalla Ave and head north to Linden Ave
• Turn right onto Linden Ave and continue straight on Linden Ave until you hit the intersection of Linden Ave and N Castle St
• Turn around at the intersection and head back (southwest) down Linden Ave
• Turn left on N Cruze Street

FINISH! YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center
124 South Cruze Street

Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite businesses and organizations in the community to partner with us as sponsors for “YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center’s Diversity Day and Race Against Racism.”

Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, offering exposure and recognition to sponsors before, during, and after the event. Sponsorship funds will directly support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower marginalized voices.

For more information, please email communications@ywcaknox.com.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

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