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American Legion Freedom Run

Date:
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location:
1400 E Madison Avenue
Athens, Tennessee
37303
United States
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1 Miles 3.1 Miles Gravel Run Trail

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.

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