Race Day

Parking:  There are 2 lots available for race participants on race morning. Both are accessible from Chestnut Street and are North and South of Finley Stadium. The North lot is larger and the South lot can be accessed from west 20th Street. Please note, Carter St. will be closed to traffic on race morning.

Packet Pick-Up:  Packets, including your race number and timing chip, can be picked up Saturday February 27th from 6:30 am to 7:30 am (EST) at the First Tennessee Pavilion which is adjacent to the start/finish location and next to Finley Stadium (corner of Main St. & Carter St.)

Race Day Registration: Race day registration will NOT be available.

Bag Check:  Before the start of the race, participants may store a bag in the "bag check" area inside the First Tennessee Pavilion which is adjacent to the start/finish line. Participants should place their belongings in a plastic bag and clearly label their bag with the pull off tab from your race bib. Please do not check valuables. Bags will be available for pickup after the race. Participants will need to show their race numbers to retrieve their bags. Bags that are not retrieved after the race will be thrown out or donated to charity.

Post Race Food:  Post race food provided by our Platinum Sponsor, Publix, will be available for participants near the finish line in the First Tennessee Pavilion.

Awards Ceremonies:  Awards ceremonies will be held in the First Tennessee Pavilion at 9:30 am (for the 5k), 11 am (for the half marathon), and 10:45 am (for the charity challenge).

Race Pictures:  Race pictures by Peach Sports Action Photography will be available this year. 

Showering After the Race:  Please visit the Special Promotions page after Jan. 1st for details.

Race Day Weather:  On average, Chattanooga's temperature for the end of February ranges from a low of 36 degrees to a high of 58 degrees. The record low for February 28 is 17 degrees (1914) while the record high is 79 degrees (1997).

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