Project Running Fearless Experience-Chattanooga Edition
About this race
Project Running Fearless – Chattanooga Edition
Run. Learn. Protect.
Project Running Fearless is a unique community event that combines a 5K fun run with a 2-hour hands-on self-defense course designed specifically for runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Our goal isn't to race—it's to bring people together, build confidence, and equip you with practical skills to help you stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.
This event is open to everyone, regardless of fitness level or experience. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Your Experience
🏃 Community 5K Fun Run
Kick off the morning with a relaxed, non-competitive run on the beautiful Tennessee Riverwalk. Meet new people, encourage one another, and enjoy moving together as a community.
🥞 Post-Run Breakfast
Refuel, connect, and get ready for the training ahead.
🥋 Runner-Focused Self-Defense Training
Led by Zirkops Training, this 2-hour interactive course focuses on:
Situational awareness
Threat prevention
Practical self-defense techniques for real-world situations
Whether you run alone, walk your neighborhood, hike local trails, or simply want to feel more confident in your everyday life, you'll leave with valuable skills that can help you better recognize, avoid, and respond to potential threats.
Registration Includes
✔ Community 5K Fun Run
✔ 2-Hour Self-Defense Course
✔ Event T-Shirt
✔ Finisher Medal
✔ Breakfast
✔ Swag Bag
Event Details
📅 Saturday, January 16, 2027
📍 Herbert Fry Center – Chattanooga, TN
🕗 8:00 AM
Run Together. Learn Together. Go Home Safely.
Join us as we build stronger, safer communities through movement, education, and confidence. Whether you're a runner, walker, or simply someone who wants to gain practical self-defense skills, Project Running Fearless is for you. We can't wait to welcome you to our inaugural event!
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Project Running Fearless Experience
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chattanooga, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:48 AM and sets at 5:53 PM local time (EST) in Chattanooga on January 16, 2027 — 10h 05m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 51 Chattanooga events
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