Walking in Love 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
About this race
Join us for the Walking in Love 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at the scenic Historic Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee! Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering on young participants, this event is designed for all ages and fitness levels.
All proceeds directly benefit Kairos Outside of East Tennessee, helping provide Christ‑centered support and encouragement to women impacted by incarceration. Come walk or run with purpose and make a difference in our community.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will take place on race day starting at 7:30 AM at the Historic Eureka Trail.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three male finishers and the top three female finishers.
The Course
The course will follow an out‑and‑back route, beginning and ending at the head of the Historic Eureka Trail.
Race Time
Both the 5k and the Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:30 am.
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Running
Walking in Love 5k
Walking in Love Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Athens, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 8:54 PM local time (EDT) in Athens on June 13, 2026 — 14h 31m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Walking in Love 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
36 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Walking in Love 5k
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Taylor | 22:45 | 7:19 /mi |
| 2 | Z. King | 24:01 | 7:44 /mi |
| 3 | Ashley Jones | 24:47 | 7:58 /mi |
| 4 | Kelaiah Evans | 25:37 | 8:15 /mi |
| 5 | W. Elliott | 26:13 | 8:26 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Athens
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- Athens 5K Races 4 races
- Athens Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Athens events
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