Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival 5k Ridge Run
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Wartburg, Tennessee
$35.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival 5K Ridge Run on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, in the scenic town of Wartburg, Morgan County! This exhilarating 5K trail run offers participants a chance to experience the beauty of the great outdoors while navigating a challenging course that winds through the recently added Cumberland Trail, just a stone's throw away from the renowned Frozen Head State Park, famous for the Barkley Marathons.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to participate, ensuring no one is left behind! The race kicks off at the Wartburg Visitor's Center, making it a perfect starting point for a day filled with fun and festivities. After the run, stick around to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Mountain Laurel Festival, featuring delicious food and exciting activities. Plus, take the opportunity to explore nearby attractions like historic Brushy Mountain Prison. All proceeds from this fantastic event will benefit the Morgan County Tourism Alliance, aiding in the preservation of local history. Don't miss out on this wonderful community event!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to participate, ensuring no one is left behind! The race kicks off at the Wartburg Visitor's Center, making it a perfect starting point for a day filled with fun and festivities. After the run, stick around to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Mountain Laurel Festival, featuring delicious food and exciting activities. Plus, take the opportunity to explore nearby attractions like historic Brushy Mountain Prison. All proceeds from this fantastic event will benefit the Morgan County Tourism Alliance, aiding in the preservation of local history. Don't miss out on this wonderful community event!
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TNMLF 5k Ridge Run
Includes Commemorative Plaque
Packet pick up and Day of Race registration begins at 7:00 AM May 21, at the Morgan Co Visitor Center, 3804 Morgan Co Hwy, Wartburg, TN. NOTE: Day of Race fee is $30.
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$35.00
Organiser's description
Here's your chance to run a beautiful, challenging 5KM trail run in Wartburg TN, within a stone's throw of Frozen Head State Park, home of the infamous Barkley Marathons. WALKERS WELCOME! No one left behind.
The race begins and ends at the Wartburg Visitor's Center, and traverses mostly on the recently added Cumberland Trail.
Run a terrific course, hang around town for fun and food at the Mountain Laurel Festival, and maybe make the short drive over to visit Frozen Head State Park, or historic Brushy Mountain Prison!
All proceeds go to the Morgan Co Tourism Alliance to be used for the continued restoration of the Historical Tanner's Store.
The race begins and ends at the Wartburg Visitor's Center, and traverses mostly on the recently added Cumberland Trail.
Run a terrific course, hang around town for fun and food at the Mountain Laurel Festival, and maybe make the short drive over to visit Frozen Head State Park, or historic Brushy Mountain Prison!
All proceeds go to the Morgan Co Tourism Alliance to be used for the continued restoration of the Historical Tanner's Store.
Location
3804 Morgan Co Hwy, Wartburg, 37887, TN, United States
Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival 5k Ridge Run
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