The annual Great Llama Race is held every fall at the World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, TN. It is a foot race in which local celebrities are paired with a Knoxville school and a llama provided by Southeast Llama Rescue.
The race is run in heats—with the final heat determining first, second, and third place winners. The winning schools will win a percentage of funds raised to go to a project of their choice.
Southeast Llama Rescue will also receive a percentage of the funds, with the remainder of the money going to Casa de Sara, an international nonprofit with headquarters in Knoxville. This organization has programs in Bolivia and the greater Knoxville area for impoverished children and their families.
There are other fun activities going on throughout the day in addition to the main race. The event includes vendors, food, entertainers, music, crafts and games, children’s section, interaction with llamas, and more. Feel free to bring a chair! The admission fee is $5. Kids 5 years old and under are free.
Click here for driving directions to World’s Fair Park.
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