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The 2019 Knoxville Cancer Relay begins tomorrow. Organizer of the relay Steve Linsley tells KNIA/KRLS News a special kick off event will be held at the relay’s home base at the north end of Ken Locke Stadium on Marion Street at 5 p.m. A kick-off meal featuring burgers and hot dogs will be served for a free will donation. The running will begin at 7 p.m. and culminates 24 hours later as the relay team delivers the ball for Knoxville High School football game vs. Newton. Residents can run alongside any team members throughout the duration of the relay with groups leaving from the stadium every hour on the hour. A special Memory Honor Mile will be marked along Highway 14 to honor those who have battled or are currently fighting cancer. The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio will be at the event playing music and making announcements.