Race to Save the Laurel Dace
Join the Tennessee Aquarium for the annual road race to kick off our 2nd Laurel Dace Day and help us win the Race to Save the Laurel Dace!
Laurel Dace Day is a conservation celebration and festival that raises awareness of a critically endangered fish found only on nearby Walden's Ridge. Demonstrate your commitment to protecting our local wildlife and register for the 8 a.m. ET 10K/5K or bring the whole family to the half-mile fun run starting at 8:30 a.m. ET!
All registrants receive a free custom t-shirt for participating in the Race to Save the Laurel Dace and finisher prizes! Can’t join us on Laurel Dace Day? Sign up for our Virtual 5k to participate at home and receive your t-shirt in the mail.
After enjoying a mostly flat run or walk in historic downtown Spring City, meet us at the finish line in the Spring City Nature Park next to the beautiful Piney River. There, the festivities will begin with a local farmers market, artisan vendors, music, food and drink options, fun activities with the Tennessee Aquarium's conservation scientists and educators, and much more!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
Price changes in 1 month 6 days-
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$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
Sep 26 – Feb 20 -
$44.79Feb 21 – Mar 13
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Register for 5K$44.79Now registering Mar 14 – May 8
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$55.49May 9 – May 16
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Half-Mile Fun Run
Price changes in 1 month 6 days-
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$18.04
Early Bird Pricing
Sep 26 – Feb 20 -
$23.39Feb 21 – Mar 13
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Register for Half-Mile Fun Run$28.74Now registering Mar 14 – May 8
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$34.09May 9 – May 16
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10k
Price changes in 1 month 6 days-
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$44.79
Early Bird Pricing
Sep 26 – Feb 20 -
$55.49Feb 21 – Mar 13
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Register for 10k$55.49Now registering Mar 14 – May 8
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$66.18May 9 – May 16
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Virtual 5K
Price changes in 29 days 12 hours-
Can't make it in person? No problem! Choose this option to run on your own time and have your t-shirt mailed to you.
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Register for Virtual 5K$39.51
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Sep 26 – May 1 -
$50.20
*prices include a flat rate of $10 for shipping
May 2 – May 16
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Award Categories
- All participants
- Custom 2nd Annual Laurel Dace Race t-shirt
- Finisher award
- 5k & 10k trophies
- Top 3 male
- Top 3 female
- Top male & female medal per age group:
- 16-24
- 25-34
- 35-44
- 45-55
- 55+
What is the Laurel Dace?
The Laurel Dace, Chrosomus saylori, is a small minnow native only to two small streams near Spring City, TN! These beautiful fish grow to be about three inches long. In the springtime, they develop beautiful spawning colors with a bright red belly, neon yellow fins, and cherry red lipstick. The Laurel Dace is critically endangered and currently at risk of extinction due to extreme drought and sediment pollution in their native streams. The Tennessee Aquarium is devoted to saving these amazing little fish from extinction, but we can't do it without your help!
Race Route
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jay Nevans
