Autumnfest 8K

November 28, 2008

When I was asked to take over as the race director of Autumnfest, I was excited to try to continue the high standards that had been set for this race, which I did by introducing you in 2003 to a brand new 8K course. We will stage and begin the race east of Volunteer Landing, which will give us the opportunity to maintain the race's familiar feel with a few improvements along the way.

We will head out of the driveway from the Riverside Tavern and take the eastbound lanes of Neyland Drive up to the entrance to Calhoun's at Walnut Drive. We will cross over to the westbound lanes of Neyland and head down to Lake Loudon Boulevard, turn right and proceed partway up the hill to the first left, which is UT Drive. Proceed up U.T. Drive to cross over Volunteer Boulevard up to Andy Holt. Turn left on Andy Holt, cross back over Volunteer Blvd, cross the campus connector bridge and take the left on to Chapman Drive. Proceed behind the Vet School to right on Jacob Drive, then right on River Drive in front of the Vet School and back left on Center Drive the short distance to Neyland Drive. Cross over to the eastbound lanes of Neyland and cruise back to the finish.

Come join us as we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this event that has become a tradition for so many of us --- LeeAnn Pool, former race director

Weather

Averages: High 56 Low 38.
We've had some frosty mornings for this race over the years, but dress sensibly. Don't pile on layers of heavy duds; observe the 20-degree rule and you'll be comfy throughout the race.