Knoxville nonprofit, Hand UP for Women, is set to receive proceeds from Fleet Feet Knoxville’s annual Hot to Trot Races on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28.

Hot to Trot runners and walkers can select racing in a 10K race, 5K race or one-mile fun run. There is also a virtual 5K event and volunteer opportunities ahead of and during the race for those looking to give back without competing.

Prices for the race:

  • Hot to Trot 5K: $33.05, begins at 7:30 a.m.
  • Hot to Trot 10K: $33.05, begins at 7:30 a.m.
  • Hot to Trot Fun Run: $17.15, begins at 9 a.m.
  • Hot to Trot Virtual 5K Event: $22.45, race at your leisure

The 5K course starts on Parkside Drive in front of Fleet Feet Knoxville and runs through the Turkey Creek area then loops back. The 10K course is a 2-loop course. The Fun Run is out and back on Parkside Drive for one mile.

Race participants will receive a T-shirt.

Please note that race registrations will close 30 minutes prior to each race.

For more information, to register for the race or volunteer, visit the race website.

About Hand UP for Women

Hand UP for Women is a life-management and career-readiness ministry that brings dignity, self-confidence and hope to women who might otherwise remain trapped in addiction, abuse, poverty and despair. It provides long-term, healthy friendships and a year-long series of twice-weekly classes that teach women to realize their full potential in every area of life. Because of the long-term investment in their lives made by all those involved in Hand UP for Women, participants find and own the personal strength and courage to achieve self-reliance helping them become who God created them to be.