American Legion Freedom Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Race Type: 5K race on the Eureka Trail in Athens, TN
• Date: April 7, 2025
• Location: 1400 East Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
• More Info: Visit Race Registration

🗺️ Getting There

• 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 0.4 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: Eureka Trailhead parking area between Adient & E&E Manufacturing.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

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

🎖️ Supporting Veterans

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