2025 Walk the Line 5K

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53 Market St, McCaysville GA

Saturday, July 19th, 2025

🎉 2025 WALK THE LINE 5K

🎄 DASHING THROUGH THE STATELINE!

Join the excitement of the Riverwalk Run Series—America’s only two-state 5K series! This unique series includes the Trout Trot 5K every spring, Walk the Line 5K every summer, and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K every fall, with a coveted CHALLENGE ITEM awarded to participants who complete all three.

🎵 CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Walk the Line 5K has always been a rockin’ summer celebration, inspired by Johnny Cash’s famous tune, "I Walk the Line." However, this year we’re giving it a festive holiday twist— Expect holiday music, decorations, and cheerful vibes as participants “jingle all the way” through McCaysville and Copperhill.

🏞️ COURSE DETAILS

Distance: Scenic 3.1-mile course

Terrain: One hill crossing state line twice

Location: Between McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN

Scenic Views: Alongside the picturesque Toccoa River

🌟 EVENT DETAILS

Date / Time: Saturday, July 19 @ 6:30 PM
Location: McCaysville Visitor Center
Shirt & Bib Pickup:
- Friday (4:00-6:00 PM) at Burra Burra on the River (riverside dining)
- Saturday (3:30-6:15 PM) at the McCaysville Visitor Center
Course Map: 3.1 miles, all paved: view more at MapMyRun

Note: Start & finish lines are at different locations: timing based on “gun to chip” (USATF Rule 245)

⏰ 5K TIMELINE

4:30 PM: Race Setup

6:30 PM: Race Start at McCaysville Visitor Center

7:30 PM: Race Cutoff

7:45 PM: Awards Ceremony near Finish Line at McCaysville City Park

🏆 Awards

Overall Female & Male

Age Group Winners: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29 … up to 80+

Finishers: All finishers receive a medal!

🎊 MAKE IT A WEEKEND!

Explore: Riverwalk Shops and Blue Ridge dining

Live Music: at TOONEYS on Friday & Saturday nights

Shopping: Boutique shopping and local eats in McCaysville, GA & Copperhill, TN

Outdoor Activities: rafting, hiking, fly fishing, breweries

❓ FAQs

Parking: Free parking across from McCaysville City Park

Race Day Registration: Available unless event sells out

Hydration: Water available at the finish: please bring your own for on-course

Rain or Shine: Event will proceed!

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/riverwalkrunseries

For more details, visit our official page: 2025 Walk the Line 5K