2024 TROUT TROT 5K
America’s ONLY 2 State 5K Series! The Riverwalk Run Series will take you through the two historic stateline downtowns: McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. The 2024 Trout Trot 5K will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30pm.
This one-of-a-kind, 3.1 mile course inlcudes not only two charming Southern towns in different states, but a path that will bring participants alongside the famous Toccoa River, and across the area’s iconic steel truss bridge—one of only a few left in America.
With so much to do in the area, we recommend staying the whole weekend, surrounded by the mountains and rivers of beautiful NorthWest Georgia. In addition to boutique shopping and riverside dining at Riverwalk Shops, discover the next generation of country music with LIVE performances every Friday and Saturday night at TOONEYS.
Plus, the Trout Trot 5K is just one of the great activities you’ll discover as part of the world renowned BLUE RIDGE TROUT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FESTIVAL!
The series was created by the McCaysville Business Association, a non-profit organization, to further the goal of fostering economic, cultural and social growth within the community. Drive up for the day or spend a weekend with family and friends in one of the area’s hundreds of scenic cabins or mountain town lodging. Our region offers plenty of activates, including live music, rafting, craft beer breweries, hiking, fly fishing, and more!
Parking is free and plentiful, located right across the finish line at McCaysville’s City Park. For more information, visit the website at www.RiverwalkRunSeries.com.
Race Timeline
4:30 PM Race Setup
6:30 PM Race Start at McCaysville Information Center
7:30 PM Race Cutoff
8:00 PM Awards at TOONEYS
Race FAQs
- Shirt & Bib Pickup will only be available the day before event (FRIDAY, 4:00pm - 6:00pm) and the day of event (SATURDAY, 3:00pm - 6:15pm). The location for both days will be at the Riverwalk Shops restaurant Burra Burra on the River.
- Race day registration is available, unless event sells out.
- Water bottles will be handed out *after* the run. However, due to environmental concerns, NO water will be handed out along the course. Runners may bring their own.
- There are restrooms at the city park and at Riverwalk Shops, but there are no restrooms along the route.
- Event will proceed rain or shine.
Awards
- All Participants will receive a SHIRT & MEDAL
- Overall Female & Overall Male
- Top THREE Age Group Winners: Female & Male Age Groups - 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Because start & finish lines are in different places, race time is based on “gun to chip” (USATF Rule 245)
Parking - The primary lot is located across from the McCaysville City Park and on city streets.
Registration fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00
Early Bird
Aug 31 – Jan 28 -
$40.00
New Year
Jan 29 – Feb 29 -
$45.00
Spring
Mar 1 – Mar 30 -
$49.00
Regular Pricing
Mar 31 – Apr 27
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Virtual 5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Virtual Runner shirts and medals will be mailed AFTER the event. We ask that you please consider a donation of at least $5, to help us offset shipping fees. Your contribution is truly appreciated by the nonprofit McCaysville Business Association! 🥰
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$30.00
Early Bird
Aug 31 – Jan 28 -
$40.00
New Year
Jan 29 – Feb 29 -
$45.00
Spring
Mar 1 – Mar 30 -
$49.00
Regular Pricing
Mar 31 – Apr 27
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Matthew Cole
- mccaysvilleba@gmail.com
- Phone
- (727) 571-2088
- Website
- Visit website
