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Chattanooga’s Hometown Race!

2025 Signup Is Live!

Time to get signed up for this year’s race!

Join us for the
58th Running of the Chattanooga Chase!

Monday, May 26, 2025 • Memorial Day

Established in 1968, The Chattanooga Chase is this area's oldest active competitive road race. The event features an 8k and 1-mile race through the scenic and historic Riverview neighborhood on the North Shore.

Race Day Events

9 am

Chattanooga Chase 8K

The 8k race takes place on a legendary local course, known for its challenging hills and breathtaking scenery through one of Chattanooga’s most historic neighborhoods. The top 25 Male and Female winners will receive a special edition Chattanooga Chase shirt! Age group awards will also be given at the conclusion of all race events. (This course is USATF/RRCA Certified 8K Course.)

10 am

Hanover Street Block Party

The Hanover Street Block Party is a celebration of everything that makes Chattanooga great! It’s packed with local everything—food, drink, entertainment—and other community businesses and organizations. There is also always great fun for all ages happening in Riverview Park!

11 am

The Extra Mile for Siskin

Join us for the annual, family friendly Extra Mile for Siskin! All proceeds go to support the work of Siskin Children’s Institute!

The Fast Mile

One of the fastest mile races on the calendar in Chattanooga. A relatively flat race that goes out to Sandwedge Loop and back. Top 25 Men and Women finishers get a special t-shirt! Age group awards will also be given at the conclusion of all race events. (This course is USATF/RRCA Certified 1M Course.)

Race Weekend Schedule

Early Packet Pickup Party
Sunday, May 25, 12-5 PM
Fast Break Athletics

Race Day*
Monday, May 26

  • 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Packet Pickup and Registration

  • 9 AM: 8K Race Start

  • 10 AM: 8K Awards, Hanover Street Block Party Begins

  • 11 AM: Extra Mile for Siskin, First Heat

  • 11:40 AM: Extra Mile for Siskin, Fast Heat

  • 12 PM: 1-Mile Awards

*Please note times are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen events.

Awards

8k Race:

  • Top Male & Female: Overall, Masters, Grandmasters, Senior Grandmasters

  • 1st in Each Age Group, Male & Female: 14 & Under, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70+

1 Mile:

  • Top Male & Female: Overall, Masters, Grandmasters, Senior Grandmasters

  • 1st in Each Age Group, Male & Female: 14 & Under, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70+

Parking 

Parking will be available this year at Girls Preparatory School (205 Island Ave.) which is approximately 0.6 miles from Riverview Park via Young Avenue. Otherwise, parking is limited on-street throughout the North Shore, so carpooling is STRONGLY recommended.

Beneficiary

Net proceeds from this event will benefit the Chattanooga Track Club, a non-profit organization committed to promoting running and fitness in the Chattanooga area. Proceeds from the 1-mile race will support Siskin Children’s Institute, who provides support for children with special needs and their families.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Chattanooga Track Club Sponsors

Does your company or organization want to join the fun this year?!

Chasing a PR this year?

Join up with Track Nights at Fast Break Athletics! Track Nights is a weekly training program run by professional coaches who've coached top NCAA athletes. They'll lead and encourage you through warm-ups, agility, mobility stretching, speed pacing, and cool-downs, and ultimately equip you for an epic race day. All athletes are welcome.

The Chattanooga Chase wouldn’t be possible without our community!

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VOLUNTEERS

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Watch: “Chasing History: The Rise and Near Fall of Chattanooga’s Oldest Road Race”