RunKNOX

Meet Coach Ron Knox. 🕶️⏱️
Old school. Loud whistle. Short shorts. Zero patience for excuses.
Ron believes water breaks build weakness, hills build character, and if you can still talk during a workout… you’re not working hard enough.
He may hurt your feelings, but he’ll also get you to the finish line.

At RunKNOX, our coaching staff is here to support every runner and walker — from first-time 5K participants to experienced racers chasing new goals. This is our newest team member, Jason Wise. Our coaches bring experience, encouragement, and a passion for helping athletes train smart, stay healthy, and enjoy the process together.

At RunKNOX, our coaching staff is here to support every runner and walker — from first-time 5K participants to experienced racers chasing new goals. Our coaches bring experience, encouragement, and a passion for helping athletes train smart, stay healthy, and enjoy the process together.
Led by Program Director and Head Coach Scott Schmidt, MS, ACSM EP-C, RRCA Certified-Coach, our staff focuses on building a welcoming community where all paces and all experience levels belong. Whether you're run/walking your first event or training for a marathon, you’ll find guidance, accountability, and teammates ready to cheer you on every step of the way

One community. One goal. One finish line. 🏁
RunKNOX’s Novice to 5K Program is about more than running—it’s about coming together to achieve something meaningful. Whether it’s your first 5K ever or your first in a long time, you won’t do it alone.
We train together. We encourage each other. We show up for the miles—and for each other.
And on race day, we all cross that finish line as one.

https://runknox.trainingtiltapp.com/signup/2026-couch-to-fireball-5k-training-program

👟 All paces welcome
🤝 Built for beginners
🎯 Goal: Finish your 5K
Join the movement.

🏁 From “I’ve never run” to “I finished a 5K.”
RunKNOX is launching a Novice to 5K Training Program—designed specifically for beginner runners and walk/runners ready to take that first step.
You’ll train in a supportive group environment with experienced coaching, gradual progression, and a community that keeps you motivated every step of the way.
🎯 Goal: Cross the finish line at the 42nd Annual Fireball 5K presented by The Casual Pint.
👟 No experience required
🤝 All paces welcome
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start—this is it.
https://runknox.trainingtiltapp.com/signup/2026-couch-to-fireball-5k-training-program

Looking to run your first 5K—or your fastest one yet?

Our all-paces 5K coaching program is built for everyone. Whether you’re just getting started, returning after time away, or chasing a new personal best, you’ll find your place here.

🏃‍♂️ Beginner-friendly
🏃‍♀️ Support for every pace
🎯 Personalized guidance for every goal
🤝 Encouraging, group-focused environment

No pressure. No comparison. Just smart training, consistent progress, and a community that shows up for each other.

Join us and take the next step—wherever you’re starting from.

Reach out here for more information and ways to get involved!
https://runknox.trainingtiltapp.com/contact

🎉 Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…
RunKNOX is the official training program of the Knoxville Track Club—bringing expert coaching, personalized training, and an inclusive running community to Knoxville runners and walkers of every level.
Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon PR, RunKNOX is where goals meet community.
Let’s run Knoxville forward—together.

Tis the Season! If you want to race in the spring, you need to train in the winter. We gotcha covered. All levels/experience welcome. See you Saturday!

Group Training Runs leading up to the 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon are set to begin!

Join us Saturday, December 7, at Eddie's Health Shoppe West (8025 Kingston Pike) at 8 am for the kickoff run!

In addition to their usual great deals, Eddie's will provide 10% OFF Storewide for our attendees on Saturday morning!

RunKNOX will organize the route for us that morning.

We will chalk a 2 mile route and a 6 mile route. Here are links to those routes:
2 Mile - https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/m/?r=7773763
6 Mile - https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/m/?r=7773764

There is no cost to attend these training runs, thanks to a sponsorship by Eddie's Health Shoppe, ZenEvo Chocolate’s Driving Energy, and Tennessee Pre.

For more information, including all the dates, locations, and mileage options:

https://knoxvillemarathon.com/training/

How about a 15k Smokey Scavenger Hunt Run to kickoff football season?

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6217001368/