Tri The Mountains Sprint Triathlon

2026 WPPL-FM 103.9 WALK THE LINE 5K

🎄 DASHING THROUGH THE STATELINE!

In 2026, the Riverwalk Run Series proudly celebrates America's 250th birthday alongside the states of Georgia and Tennessee! As America’s only two-state 5K series, our three-event lineup invites participants to experience three seasons in the geographic and cultural heart of Appalachia.

Join the excitement of this one-of-a-kind series, which includes the Trout Trot 5K every spring, Walk the Line 5K every summer, and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K every fall, with a coveted CHALLENGE ITEM awarded to participants who complete all three.

Walk the Line 5K has always been a rockin’ summer celebration inspired by Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line.” This year, we’re turning up the fun with a Christmas-in-July twist! Expect holiday music, festive décor, and cheerful vibes as participants jingle all the way through McCaysville and Copperhill.

Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course (with just one hill) that crosses the state line twice between McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. The route winds alongside the picturesque Toccoa River, through two charming downtowns, and is ideal for runners, walkers, strollers, and even four-legged friends.

The lively riverfront atmosphere blends summer fun with holiday magic—many participants return later in the year to experience the real thing.

All three Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are Official Peachtree Qualifiers for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.

📅 EVENT DETAILS

Date / Time: Saturday, July 18 @ 6:30 PM

Location: McCaysville Visitor Center

Shirt & Bib Pickup:

• Saturday (3:30–6:15 PM) at the McCaysville Visitor Center

Course Map: 3.1 miles, all paved; view more at MapMyRun

Note: Start & finish lines are at different locations; timing is based on “gun to chip” (USATF Rule 245).

🕒 5K TIMELINE

4:30 PM – Race Setup

6:30 PM – Start

7:30 PM – Course Cutoff

7:45 PM – Awards at McCaysville City Park

🏅 AWARDS

• Overall Female & Male

• Age Groups: 0–9, 10–19, 20–29 … up to 80+

• All finishers receive a medal

🎉 MAKE IT A WEEKEND!

• Riverwalk Shops & Blue Ridge dining

• Boutique shopping in McCaysville & Copperhill

• Rafting, hiking, fly fishing, breweries

❓ FAQs

• Free parking across from McCaysville City Park

• Race-day registration available unless sold out

• Water provided at finish; bring your own for on-course

• Rain or shine event

• FB: facebook.com/riverwalkrunseries

Come start your morning with a 5K run at beautiful Meeks Park in Blairsville. This event is a fundraiser for BSA Troop 101. This event will be part of three race series - AAA Health Series, Clover Glove Series, and Black Bag Racing Series. Bring a friend!

Event details and schedule

Registration opens at 7:00 am at Pavillion #3 by the baseball field. Signs will be posted. Race day registration will be available.

Virtual Runners: Times must be to [email protected] before noon on 9/13/25.

5k NOGAWILD Safari Fun Run/Walk. September 12th, 2026

Join us for a one-of-a-kind family-friendly run/walk through the parks where you will run/walk by 100s of animals from antelope, penguins, camel, zebra, kangaroos, and more! Join us in this fun-run fundraising event to help support the efforts of Creation Encounters. You can learn more about their work here. Come prepared to walk/run on an all-terrain course. To learn more about the course itself click here.

Check-in is at 8:00 a.m. The first wave goes out at 8:30 a.m.

8:30am Safari Run/Walk All About the Animals Course (2.8 miles)- 2 laps. This course follows Wildlife Park pathways and the Safari Drive-Thru road (gravel, asphalt, and mulch). Children under 4 are free with a participating adult.

9:00am Kids/Family Fun Run (1 mile)- Take 1 to 2 laps around the Safari Park for a wild and family-friendly adventure!

There will also be a Virtual Option for those who cannot join us in person but would still like to exercise and help support the animals!

Each option price will increase by $5 one month prior to the Fall Safari Run so get your spots early!

Raffle and giveaway immediately follow the Safari Run. Awards will be given to the first 3 female and first 3 male finishers! Each Safari Run participant will receive one free raffle ticket and Safari Run medallion. Other raffle tickets can be purchased. Must be present for the raffle to win. Your registration for the Safari Run also includes admission to our Safari Drive-Thru after the event!

Please note - This is a fundraiser race and is not a timed race at this time. We encourage you to keep track of your own time with your watch

We cannot wait to see everyone for the Safari Run! Thank you for signing up!

CONQUER THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS SEPTEMBER 26-27TH 2026

Every September, taking place on Georgia's premier cycling routes, the Six Gap Century, Three Gap Fifty and Valley Ride.

During the last weekend of September, two days of bicycling fun with a weekend-long expo and a day of cycling through the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Thousands of cyclists will gather for the Six Gap Bike Expo. The following day, around 3,000 cyclists are expected to make the annual uphill pilgrimage in three noncompetitive rides for the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty.