2 running events in Athens, Tennessee

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.

The Athens Lions are calling all runners to lace up their shoes & join us for the 17th annual Moo Run. The 5K Run or 1 Mile Fun Walk will be held on the Eureka Rails to Trails on June 6th- held prior the Moo Fest downtown Athens TN. Check in begins at 6:30 am and the race starts at 7:30! Sign up at www.AthensTNLions.org or call 423-506-1783 for more info - see you at the Moo Run!

Moo Run 2026

Eureka Trails 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.

5 K run is a timed run.

Parking Eureka Trailhead parking area between Adient &

E&E Manufacturing

Registration and Check-in: 6:30-7:15 a.m.

T shirts for each entry prior to midnight 21 May 2026 deadline. Must be picked up at the race.

Entries after the deadline are not guaranteed T shirt availability or size. As supplies last only!

Proceeds Benefit Local Lions Sight Programs and Local Community Services