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American Legion Freedom Run
Athens, TN
City Location
McMinn County
Apr 27, 2024 - Saturday
5K, 1M trail run
Virtual Option
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    5K race on the Eureka Trail in Athens, TN  

    Eureka Trail located at 1400 E Madison Avenue Athens TN 37303


    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

    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 starts at 9 AM

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

    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. 

     

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