5k Run & Walk
Event Information
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 8:15 am start time (eastern - about 15 minutes after the start of the half marathon)
Start/Finish at Finely Stadium / First Tennessee Pavilion in Chattanooga, TN
Registration
Registration is now closed - the race has met its registration cap.
Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
No Race Day Registration
There will be no race day registration.
Packet Pickup
Packets, including your bib number, timing chip, and technical shirt can be picked up:
- Friday February 24 from 4 pm to 8 pm (EST) at the Crystal Room off the lobby of the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel and Convention Center at 1400 Market St. or
- Saturday February 25 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am (EST) at the Tennessee Pavilion which is adjacent to the start/finish location and Finley Stadium.
Race Course
With the start/finish at Finley Stadium, the 5k run & walk will be run as an out and back course along Riverfront Parkway.
Start Rules
- All 5k participants start at about 8:15 AM
- Walkers are welcome but must start at the back of the pack.
- Volunteers with mile pace times will help position runners at the start.
Aid Station
An aid station containing water and sports drinks will be available at the turnaround of the 5K race at approximately 1.5 miles.
Race Timing
The race will utilize IPICO timing chips that will be affixed to each racer’s shoe laces. Each runner will also receive a bib number to be worn during the race. The tear off strip on the bottom of the bib will be available as a backup to the timing system.
Runners will receive both a gun time and chip or net time. Per USATF Rule 245 all awards are based on gun times.
Results will be posted on this site as well as ChattanoogaTrackClub.org.
Awards
Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, as well as the male and female masters (40+) and grandmasters (50+) winners. Awards will also be given to the top two finishers, both male and female, in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over. All awards will be based on “gun times”. No duplicate awards.
Safety
Bicycles, skateboards, baby strollers/joggers, roller skates, animals, and headphones are not allowed in the race.
Weather
On average, Chattanooga's temperature on February 25th ranges from a low of 36 degrees to a high of 58 degrees. The record high for February 25th is 79 degrees (1930) while the record low is 6 degrees (1967).
Directions to the Start
The start/finish is located at Finley Stadium in downtown Chattanooga (1826 Carter St.)
