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Escape From Brushy Mtn. State Pen 5K

📅 August 28, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Petros · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 29, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The Escape From Brushy Mtn. State Pen 5K, organized by the Knoxville Track Club, starts inside the former Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, Tennessee. The 5K (3.1 miles) gets underway at 7:30 a.m. on August 28, 2027.

Runners receive a finisher medal and a unisex T-shirt and have access to post-race refreshments. The event also includes a guided tour of the site, nicknamed "the Alcatraz of the South," which features an on-site distillery, a restaurant and plenty more to explore.

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