Flying Kick 5k

Important Update: Flying Kick 5K

The Flying Kick 5K scheduled for September 6th has been canceled. Participants, please check your email for further information regarding registration options.

Thank You for Supporting the Olson’s Gives Back Scholarship Fund
While the Flying Kick 5K will not take place this year, we want to sincerely thank everyone who registered and supported the Olson’s Gives Back College Scholarship Fund. Your involvement helps provide scholarship opportunities for martial artists—students who often don’t receive the same opportunities as other sports. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to this cause.

🥷 Your Registration Includes:

🥋 Karate Headband (Kids) – For our mini warriors to look the part
🗝️ Flying Kick T-shirt (Adults) – A fun keepsake for our grown-up ninjas
🎉 Ninja-Inspired Fun – Martial arts-themed activities for all ages
📸 Epic Photo Ops – Capture your inner warrior at our themed selfie stations
🎭 Costume Contest & Awards – Dress to impress (and win!)
🏅 Finisher Medal – Because every ninja deserves a shiny reward
🎶 High-Energy Atmosphere – Music, cheering, and martial arts flair all around
👟 A Fun-Filled 5K Experience – Whether you walk, run, or ninja-roll to the finish!

Race Address

The Wellness Center (lower parking area) 200 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604

Race Start Time

9:00 a.m. Kid’s Race (10 & Under)

9:30 a.m. 5k

Packet Pickup

OPTION #1

Date: September 5 – Friday

Time: 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: Olson’s Martial Arts

316 Marketplace Blvd. Suite 15, Johnson City, TN 37604

OPTION #2

Date: September 6 RACE DAY

Time: 8: 00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Location: Outside The Wellness Center – lower lot

The Wellness Center (lower parking area) 200 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604

💥 Registration Tiers — Strike While the Price is Low! 💥

🥋 White Belt Special (Super Early Bird): $25 August 1-3, 2025
You mastered the basics—now lock in the lowest price before it disappears like a ninja in the night!
🥈 Black Belt in Training (Regular Registration): $30 August 4 – September 4, 2025
You’re sharpening your skills and securing your spot. This is the standard path to glory!
🥇 Last-Minute Sensei (Race Day): $35 September 5 & 6, 2025
You live life on the edge—register on race day and show up ready to fly!
🐉 Little Ninjas (Kids 10 & under): $15
Perfect for our youngest warriors ready to take on the Flying Kick course with energy and enthusiasm!

👕 Guarantee Your Swag!
Register by Thursday, August 22nd to guarantee your Flying Kick 5K race shirt and preferred size. After that, it’s first-come, first-served—no ninja tricks to get your size later!

Awards

Top 3 overall male & female, Top male & female grandmasters, Top male & female masters

Age groups (10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & older)

Kids Race – Top 3 boy and girl

Best Ninja Costume (see categories below)

Finisher’s Medals

2025 Results

🔥 Ninja Costume Contest Categories:

🥷 Best Dressed Ninja – For the fiercest (or flashiest) full-on ninja look.

🌀 Most Creative Martial Artist – Think outside the dojo! Unique, fun, or unexpected ninja interpretations.

🐣 Cutest Mini Ninja – For the best-dressed little warrior (kids 10 & under).

👟 Fastest in Costume – For the ninja who flew through the finish line in full costume.

🎭 Team Spirit Award – Best coordinated group of ninjas, senseis, or martial arts mayhem.

🥷 What to Bring to the Flying Kick 5K 🥷

👟 Running Shoes – Whether you sprint, stroll, or stealthily sneak, comfy shoes are key.
🥋 Your Best Ninja Costume – Capes, headbands, black belts—get creative!
📸 Phone or Camera – You’ll want to capture the epic ninja moments and photo ops.
💦 Water Bottle – Stay hydrated like a true warrior.
🪪 Race Confirmation & ID – Check-in like a pro (or ninja in disguise).
🎉 Your Energy & Spirit – Get ready for fun, fitness, and flying kicks!

Proceeds go to Olson’s Gives Back – College Scholarship Program

Martial Artist are amazing athletes. Their training also makes them leaders, good citizens, as well as focused and disciplined learners. Team sports, other mainstream athletics and music offer many opportunities for financial assistance, but the Martial Artist must look to other means for scholarship awards. We are proud to offer one of the only college scholarship programs in the country for Martial Arts Athletes

Learn More

🙌 Calling All Ninja Volunteers!
We need 30 energetic volunteers to help bring the Flying Kick 5K to life! From setting up the course to cheering on runners and playing the role of stealthy ninjas along the route, there’s a spot for every skill level. Join the fun, earn community service hours, and be part of something kickin’!

Volunteer Sign Up!

Virtual Option

How a Virtual Race Works
A virtual race gives you the freedom to complete the event on your own terms—whether that’s in your neighborhood, at the gym, on a treadmill, or even at home. Simply track your run or walk using your GPS watch, Fitbit, Garmin, or a running app on your phone. Then take a photo or screenshot of your results and send it to us. Once we receive it, we’ll log your completion and include you in the official results. It’s that easy!

How You’ll Get Your Race Items
You’ll still receive all the fun race swag—like your t-shirt, medal, and awards! You have three options to get your items:

Pick up at packet pickup during the normal times.
Have it mailed (just cover the shipping & handling fee—payment can be sent via Venmo).
Local pickup at Natural Foods Market (we’ll text or email you when your packet is ready, and you can grab it at your convenience).