RUN CHA 5K
About this race
This year's run will be held at Shelter #4 at the Hubert Fry Center. 4301 Amnicola Hwy. 35.096789, -85.252634 We will still be using the same flat and fast course and starting in our original location.
Race Route
We will start at Shelter # 4 and run toward the Dam and the back down the riverwalk to the and back, for a flat and fast 5K.
RACE MAP - https://www.strava.com/routes/3366178067446642520
Aid Stations
We will have a water station approximately half way into the race.
DESCRIPTION
Global Running Day is our holiday; a celebration of the activity we love and the sport that brings our community together. We’re inviting all runners and walkers to join us on Saturday, May 30th to mark the occasion, set a goal and cross the finish line.
Once again this year we are partnering with RUN RHINO for our timing and race management.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out steve@fleetfeetchattanooga.com
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet on Friday, May 29th from 3-7pm.
RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHING
We will be giving overall and age group awards this year. TBD
We know some people. And some pretty cool brands, Let's just say, we're planning some fun raffle giveaways and category prizes.
The RUN CHA 5K coincides with Global Running Day (WEEK) and is open to runners of all levels and abilities
Registration Dates
Online race registration will close Friday, May 29th at 11:59pm.
Race Fees
5K - $30 early entry (Price increases will follow, TBD)
Race Shirts (unisex, high tech tri-blend) - Registration Facts
Online race registration will close May 29th at 11:59pm or once the maximum field is reached, regardless of the date.
If the race isn’t full, race day registration is available.
Registration over the phone or fax or email will NOT be accepted.
We do not offer refunds or transfers.
Race Schedule
Fri, May 29th
3pm - 7pm Packet Pick up at Fleet Feet (307 Manufacturers Rd).
Saturday, May 30th
6:45am - 7:45am - Packet Pick Up at Start/Finish
8:00am - Start. Race will start promptly at 8am.
Packet Pick-up will close promptly at 7:45 AM. We WILL NOT delay the start of the race if you haven’t picked up your packet yet! If you’re in town, please make every effort to visit Packet Pick-up on Friday.
Runner Premiums
Post-race food and beverages
Sponsor goodies
An amazing race experience
Award Categories
1st - 3rd Male & Female Overall
1st - 3rd in every 5 year age group, 0-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70 & over.
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Running
RUN CHA 5K
Packet Pick up will be Friday, June 6th from 3pm - 7 pm and race day at the race from 6:45 am - 7:45 am. NO Race day registration.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Chattanooga.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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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, 45 Chattanooga events
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