Walk the Line 5K

JUL
18
2026
A scenic summer 5K in McCaysville, GA that follows the Toccoa River and crosses the Georgia and Tennessee state line twice. The event offers in-person and virtual 5K options, age group awards, and finisher medals.
Sat 18 Jul 2026
5 kilometers

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Walk the Line 5K

Walk the Line 5K is a summer 5K in McCaysville, Georgia that is part of the Riverwalk Run Series. The series includes three events titled Trout Trot, Walk the Line, and Bigfoot Boogie; participants who complete all three receive a challenge item.

The in-person course is 3.1 miles, fully paved, and crosses the state line twice between McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. The route follows the Toccoa River, passes through two downtown areas, and crosses a steel bridge. The course includes one hill and uses gun to chip timing. Start and finish are at different locations.

Event options and services include:

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Awards are given to overall female and male finishers and to age groups beginning at 0–9 and continuing in decade brackets up to 80+. All finishers receive a medal. Shirt and bib pickup occurs at the McCaysville Visitor Center. Free parking is available across from McCaysville City Park. Water is provided at the finish and participants are asked to provide their own on-course hydration. The event is held rain or shine and the Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are official Peachtree qualifiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
5 km
Virtual 5k Run/walk