ORCMA Spring Classic 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Oak Ridge, TN; 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, 37830
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run, walk, or stroll to classical music in your favorite costume, all while supporting youth music programs. A festive springtime event for a great cause.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association for their third annual Spring Classic 5K & Fun Run at A.K. Bissell Park. This event invites you to run, walk, or stroll at your own pace, accompanied by uplifting classical music. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the springtime while supporting ORCMA's youth programs, including their Free Family Concert and Adolf Summer Strings Program. Embrace the festive spirit by coming in your favorite costume, with awards for the best dressed.

What to expect

Enjoy uplifting classical music along the course as you move at your own pace.
Dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win an award.
Celebrate with post-race snacks and drinks, including coffee and donuts.

Standout details

Uplifting classical music on course
Costume awards for 5K and Fun Run
Supports youth music programs
Coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts post-race

Perks & features

Food & Drink
Shirt
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Dec 12, 2025, 6:59 PM EST · Closes Feb 20, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 12, 2025, 6:59 PM EST · Closes Feb 20, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Road
Hilly
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Hilly road course

5K distance, mostly paved, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

SPRING CLASSIC 5K & FUN RUN FUNDRAISER

Join the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association for our third annual Spring Fun Run at A.K. Bissell Park! Move at your own pace—run, walk, or stroll—while enjoying uplifting springtime classical music along the way. Proceeds will support ORCMA's youth programs, including our Free Family Concert and Adolf Summer Strings Program. Come in your favorite costume and make it a festive celebration!

Course Description: Course will consist of three 1.1 mile loops (slightly over 3.2miles) in and around Bissell Park. Crushed Limestone and paved pathway. Fun Run will be one loop. Parking is at the Civic Center next to the park or at the Public Library. There are restrooms inside the Civic Center and Senior Center and a portable outside the Civic Center. Advice is to arrive early since the parking lot is used for multiple events.

Course Map can be found below!

Registration and Entry Fee: 5K - $30 (early bird registration avail through Feb15th @ $25), Fun Run Mile - $15 (early bird registration avail through Feb 15th @ $10), no bib transfers or refunds - no exceptions

Donations: Donations are welcome on this page, or at ORCMA's website www.orcma.org/Donate

Bib Pickup: Race morning, April 18th, at Bissell Park, from 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM (until 8:15 AM for the Fun Run)

Giveaway/Swag: All participants will receive a custom race shirt (while supplies last) and swag bag, and there will be medals for top finishers. Shirt order will be placed on April 2 - inventory on RunSignUp will show remaining sizes after April 2nd

Refreshments: Enjoy pre and post race snacks and drinks, including coffee from Calamity's Coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts from Donut Palace!

Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place Male/Female Overall in the 5K, and the top 3 M/F in three age categories in the 5K (18-under, 19-39, 40+), as well as awards for best costume in the 5K and Fun Run. Awards will be announced around 10:15am, and will not be mailed after the event.

Results: Results will be available here at RunSignUp after the final runners complete the course.

Inclement Weather: In case of inclement weather, please check this registration page for updated information. If the race is postponed or cancelled, we will email all participants on Friday afternoon before the race.

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