Running the Grove 5K

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 all