About the Running the Grove 5K
Running the Grove 5K starts and finishes at Liberty Grove Baptist Church, on the edge of Loretto. The course has real hills, with grades that push you on the way up and give you something back on the way down. It is a chip-timed race that celebrates the life of a local man, and the field draws runners and walkers across a wide range of ages and paces.
Packet pickup and race-day registration both happen at the church on the morning of the race, wrapping up shortly before the start. Parking is free on-site, and strollers and leashed pets are welcome on the course.
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Distances & Start Times
5K9/19/2026 08:00$25
1 Mile9/19/2026 09:00$25
4 Miles9/19/2026 08:00$30
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