Somewhere along the way, running got complicated. Splits, paces, zones, targets. We started chasing numbers and forgot the reason we did this sport in the first place. This is a chance to get it back. The feeling of racing your friends down the street when you were a kid without a worry in the world. Pushing yourself to your absolute limit and knowing that was good enough, because it always has been.

Show Up to Blow Up is a zero-pressure, no-frills race put on by BOUND. There are no watches allowed. Are you a data person? We got you. We will have tape to cover your watch. Yes, this is required. Why do we do this? Because we believe in the beauty of the run and the race itself. This is to celebrate the effort, given fully, for its own sake. Go out there and run your hardest and let the watch tell whatever story it wants afterward. If that speaks to you, this race is for you.

Here’s How It Works

This one is an all-out flat mile. Registration is $35 and includes exclusive BOUND swag that we only release at these events. There is a 50 person limit, and once it’s full, it’s full. This one takes place in Knoxville, TN. The start line is in front of West Valley Middle School. Finding parking and getting yourself to the start line are on you. We will start promptly at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 20th.

We promise you will feel something you haven’t felt in a while out there. We hope to see you at the line.

**Waiver will be emailed to you. At checkout, CHOOSE LOCAL PICK UP. No need to pay for shipping.