Running the Grove 5K

Event Overview

The 16th Annual Running the Grove 5k celebrates the life of Jeff Putman.

Race Shirt

• Deadline: All runners registered before our T-shirt deadline on September 4 are guaranteed a short-sleeve race shirt.

Medals and Prizes

• Trophy: Trophy for Overall Male and Female Winners
• Medals: 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: 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
• 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 on September 4 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 other vehicles allowed? 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!
• Can I just walk? Absolutely! We always have people who want to walk, so you will not be alone!

Additional Information

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For more details, visit the race page: Running the Grove 5K.