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American Legion Freedom Run

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Athens, Tennessee, United States

calendar_today 09 May, 2026

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sell $25.00 – $30.00

About the Event

5K race on the Eureka Trail in Athens, TN

Eureka Trail located at 1400 E Madison Avenue Athens TN 37303

Following a former railroad bed, the gravel trail winds for 6 miles southeast through woodlands, rural landscapes, and the community of Mashburn. Meandering through the outskirts of Englewood, the trail heads into downtown Englewood. The trail's name comes from the Eureka Hosiery Mill, which was located near the Englewood trailhead.

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: Children's Patriotism Education, Assistance To Veterans in Need, Sponsor July 4th Community Celebration, and other Veteran's Programs.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

5K Open

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Sleeping But Supporting

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Sleeping But Supporting

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Virtual Run Anywhere 5K

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Athens.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.9° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 14.3° / 24.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.9 /

water_drop 74.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.9° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 14.3° / 24.7°

air 9.9 km/h

water_drop 74.4%

About Athens

Athens is the capital city of Greece with a metropolitan population of 3.15 million inhabitants (2025). It was a major cultural, political and religious centre of Classical Greece, a place that deeply influenced the course of Western civilization. Don't come expecting a philosopher's theme park; contemporary Athens is the graffiti-coated, fast-beating urban heart of the country, where modern Greek culture, business and social life flourish amidst ancient monuments.