The 16th Annual Running the Grove 5k celebrates the life of Jeff Putman. Race Shirt All runners registered before our T-shirt deadline are guaranteed a short-sleeve race shirt. Medals and Prizes Trophy for Overall Male and Female Winners Medals for 1st & 2nd Age Division Winners (Under 12, 13-15, 16-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66+) Race Day Schedule Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 7:00-7:45 AM Announcements and 5K call to start: 7:45 AM 5K Race Start: 8:00 AM Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM Awards: 9:30 AM FAQ Where is the race? Liberty Grove Baptist Church Loretto, Tennessee When is the event? Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 8:00 am CT RACE START What time should I arrive? Please plan to arrive prior to 7:30 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up Can I register on race day? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 30 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 7:30 AM to support our planned start time Where do I get my packet? You can pick up your race packet starting at 7:00 am race day morning at the Liberty Grove Baptist Church I‘m part of a group that’s running together. Can I pick up everyone’s bib? Yes! All you’ll need is their full name and everyone will be ready to take-off on Race Day! Are t-shirts included with registration? Yes, if you register before the t-shirt deadline your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed! Are there medals? Yes! Trophy for Overall Male and Female Winners and Medals for 1st & 2nd Age Division Winners What are the age groups? Male and Female groups for Under 12, 13-15, 16-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66+ Where do I park? FREE Parking is available on-site at Liberty Grove Baptist Church Are strollers allowed? Yes, strollers are welcome at the back of the pack. Are bikes, hoverboards, scooters, skateboards, push bikes, unicycles or wagons allowed on course? We’re sorry, but only runners, joggers, walkers, baby strollers/joggers, restrained pets and wheelchairs are allowed Is the race timed? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events Is the 5K course certified? No Is the 1 Mile course certified? No Does the 5k course have hills? Yes, there are hills along the course with a grade of 5-10% Do I have to be an experienced runner? No — all ages and paces are welcome! I’d like to participate. Can I just walk? Absolutely! We always have people who want to walk, so you will not be alone! I have more questions! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
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Running the Grove 5K 2026 — Loretto, TN takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Loretto, Tennessee.
Where is Running the Grove 5K 2026 — Loretto, TN held?
Running the Grove 5K 2026 — Loretto, TN is held at 768 Fairview Road in Loretto, Tennessee.
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