Walk the Line 5K
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Walk the Line 5K - Event description
Walk the Line 5K takes place in McCaysville, Georgia, with portions of the route running into Copperhill, Tennessee. The event is scheduled for July 18, 2026 and stages at the McCaysville Visitor Center on Market Street.
The course is a scenic, paved 3.1 mile route that crosses the state line twice and passes alongside the Toccoa River. The route goes through the downtown areas of both McCaysville and Copperhill, includes one hill, and crosses a steel bridge. Start and finish are at different locations and timing is measured from gun to chip in accordance with USATF timing procedures.
The event is presented as part of the Riverwalk Run Series, which also includes the Trout Trot 5K in spring and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K in fall; participants who complete all three receive a challenge item. All three Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are Official Peachtree Qualifiers for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
Awards include overall female and male winners, age-group awards from 0–9 up to 80+, and a medal for all finishers. A virtual 5K option is offered. Event information notes water at the finish, free parking near McCaysville City Park, and that the event runs rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
