The Butterfly Run is an annual event in East Tennessee supporting Friends of Tennessee’s Babies with Special Needs. It takes place in Maryville and involves a run and a walk in Springbrook Park, Alcoa, TN. The event aims to raise funds to assist families of children with disabilities and professionals in early intervention. All participants receive a T-shirt if registered by a certain deadline, with awards for top finishers in various categories. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. Proceeds help provide essential resources and support for over 3,000 Tennessee children and their families.