American Legion Freedom Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

5K race on the Eureka Trail in Athens, TN

📍 Location

Eureka Trail located at 1400 E Madison Avenue Athens TN 37303

🗺️ Directions

• From downtown Athens: from Green Street turn into Eastanalee Ave (TN Hwy 307). Go 1.4 miles. Parking is on the left.
• From Exit 52: (Athens/Mt Verd) onto TN Hwy 305 S towards Athens - go 3.2 miles - turn left onto Tellico Avenue (CR 378) go 1.2 miles. Turn right onto CR 307. Go .4 miles. Parking lot is on the right - Eureka Trailhead 1400 Madison Avenue Athens, TN.

🌳 Trail Description

The Eureka Trail is a crushed stone trail that follows an old railroad bed-similar to the Virginia Creeper trail.

🚗 Parking Information

Parking Eureka Trailhead parking area between Adient & E&E Manufacturing

⏰ Race Details

• Race Start: 9 AM
• Packet Pickup: Day of Race 7:30 to 8:45 AM

💰 Proceeds

Proceeds support the projects of American Legion Post #68 in Athens, TN: Reconnect Suicide Prevention Program, Children's Patriotism Education, Assistance To Veterans in Need, Sponsor July 4th Community Celebration, and other Veteran's Programs.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.