The cold (and often times, rainy) winter weather in Chattanooga doesn't stop us from getting outside and racing! This winter in Chattanooga is packed with some of the area's best local races, especially trail races. Read below for some info on upcoming races and where to sign up!

1. Rabid Raccoon [Jan. 13, 2024]

   • Race Types: 25K (Trail)
   • Hosted by: Bad Beard Events
   • More info: The Rabid Raccoon, presented by Bad Beard Events, is an epic middle-distance race in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that begins atop Raccoon Mountain at Laurel Point. Each year, the looped course changes direction, with this year going counter-clockwise. Warm soup awaits you at the finish line!
   • Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=107704
     
     

2. 38th Annual Wauhatchie Trail Race [Feb. 3, 2024]

   • Race Types: 6.7M (Trail)
   • Hosted by: Chattanooga Track Club
   • More info: One of the area's oldest trail races, the course is a hilly 6.7 miles of gravel/dirt roads and rough double track trails on the lower slopes of Lookout Mountain, starting at Reflection Riding. 
   • Register: https://eventregistration.chattanoogatrackclub.org/events/wauhatchie-trail-race-38th-annual-2024/registrations/new/individual-registration
     
     

3. McKee Southern 6 Trail Race [Feb. 18, 2024]

   • Race Type: 6K (Trail)
   • Hosted by: Southern Adventist University
   • More info: Come join us for the 14th annual McKee Southern 6 Trail Race presented by Southern's Outdoor Adventure Program! Everyone and anyone is invited to run in the six kilometer trail race and compete for cash prizes. The event will take place on the campus' White Oak Mountain trails in Collegedale, Tennessee.
   • Register: https://www.southern.edu/academics/pehw/outdoor-programming/adventure-programs/mckeesouthern6.html
     
     

4. Raccoon Mountain Road Race [Feb. 24, 2024]

   • Race Type: 5K + 10K (Road)
   • Hosted by: Chattanooga Track Club
   • More info: The Raccoon Mountain Road Races take place at one of the most scenic, quiet, and peaceful race courses in the region. The course is entirely on roads within the TVA reserve, meaning vehicular traffic will be minimal. Most of the race circles a 528 acre lake, with a portion of the race run on the largest rockfill dam ever built by TVA, 8500 feet long and 230 feet high. From the dam, spectacular views of the Tennessee River Gorge toward the west and Lookout Mountain toward the south make this race unique.
   • Register: https://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org/calendar/events/raccoon-mountain-road-race-5k-10k-2024
     
     

5. Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon [March 1-3, 2024]

   • Race Type: Marathon, Half Marathon + 5K (Road)
   • Hosted by: Chattanooga Marathon
   • More info: The Chattanooga Marathon is one of the area's biggest race weekends of the year! Starting at the First Horizon Pavilion next to Finley Stadium, the half marathon (two loops for marathon) route takes you through some of the city's most iconic throughways, including the Walnut Street Bridge, Fort Hill neighborhood, and MLK Boulevard. 
   • Register: https://www.chattanoogamarathon.com/
     
     

6. Stump Jump [March 9, 2024]

   • Race Types: 50K + 10M (Trail)
   • Hosted by: Bad Beard Events
   • More info: Chattanooga's O.G. trail race has officially moved to March! The Stump Jump is a legendary Southeast trail race that takes runners through the rugged and beautiful terrain of Signal Mountain. With options for both the 50K and 10-mile distances, this event caters to the toughest of trail runners and those looking for a new challenge.
   • Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109386
     
     

Chattanooga's racing scene in the winter is just as big as any other time of year, and offers something for every type of runner. Lace up your shoes, zip up your jacket, and we'll see you out there this winter!