Series details
🇺🇸 AMERICA’S ONLY TWO-STATE 5K SERIES
Experience the Riverwalk Run Series, America’s only 2-state 5K series, where every event crosses the state line between Georgia and Tennessee. Whether you’re looking for a scenic run, a memorable weekend getaway, or a fun challenge spread across the year, this series offers something truly one-of-a-kind.
Each 5K features a 3.1-mile paved course that winds through the twin riverfront towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN, following the Toccoa River and crossing the historic steel bridge that unites the two states.
All events are walker-friendly, stroller-friendly, and dog-friendly, with evening start times designed to encourage overnight stays, local dining, and exploration of the surrounding mountain communities.
🏅 THE RIVERWALK RUN SERIES CHALLENGE
Participants who complete all three 5Ks in the same calendar year earn a special Riverwalk Run Series Challenge Item, recognizing the accomplishment of completing America’s only two-state 5K series.
📅 EVENT LINEUP
🐟 Burra Burra on the River Trout Trot 5K
Saturday, April 25 @ 6:30 PM
Springtime fun along the scenic Toccoa River held in conjunction with Blue Ridge Trout Fest, Georgia’s official trout festival.
🎄 WPPL-FM 103.9 Walk the Line 5K (Christmas in July)
Saturday, July 19 @ 6:30 PM
A festive summer celebration inspired by Johnny Cash’s “I Walk The Line,” with a cheerful Christmas-in-July twist.
👣 Twisted Tomato McCaysville Bigfoot Boogie 5K
Saturday, November 8 @ 4:30 PM
A twilight fall finale and fan favorite, featuring cool mountain air, fall foliage, and legendary fun.
⭐️ WHY PARTICIPANTS LOVE THIS SERIES
🌟 A One-of-a-Kind Course
Each event crosses the Georgia-Tennessee state line twice and highlights the charm of two historic mountain towns connected by river and rail.
🌟 Evening Events & Weekend Getaways
All 5Ks start in the evening, making them ideal for weekend trips, cabin stays, and relaxed post-event exploring.
🌟 Peachtree Road Race Qualifiers
All three Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are Official Peachtree Qualifiers for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Races.
🌟 Fun for All Abilites
Runners, joggers, walkers, families, and leashed dogs are all welcome.
❤️ COMMUNITY IMPACT
Proceeds from the Riverwalk Run Series benefits the nonprofit McCaysville Business Association, supporting tourism, local businesses, and community revitalization efforts in the Cooper Basin.
📍 READY TO CROSS THE STAT LINE?
Choose your events, save on registration, and be part of a series that’s as much about place and experience as it is about the 5K.
Register today and make 2026 a year remember… one state line at a time!
Events
2026 Burra Burra Trout Trot 5K
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
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Riverwalk Series - Trout Trot 5K
$49.18 -
Riverwalk Series - Trout Trot Virtual
$49.18
2026 WPPL-FM 103.9 Walk the Line 5K
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
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Riverwalk Series - Walk the Line 5K
$38.53 -
Riverwalk Series - Walk the Line Virtual 5K
$38.53
2026 Twisted Tomato McCaysville Bigfoot Boogie 5K
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
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Riverwalk Series - Bigfoot Boogie 5K
$38.53 -
Riverwalk Series - Bigfoot Boogie Virtual 5K
$38.53
Contact information
- Event contact
- Matthew Cole
- Phone
- 727-571-2088
