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• Saturday, April 11 8:30 AM-11:00 PM 15k Road Race 8:30 AM-11:00 PM 2 Mile Scenic Walk 8:30 AM-11:00 PM 5k Road Race 8:30 AM-11:00 PM 8 Mile Trail Race 8:30 AM-11:00 PM Kiddie K Fun Run (10 & Under)

The Chickamauga Chase has been held since 1969 in the historic and beautiful Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. With the competitive 15K, 8M Trail Race, 5K, 2 Mile Scenic Walk and Kiddie K, the Chickamauga Chase is a must do event for the entire family!  

To keep everyone safe and in support of CDC and "shelter in place" directives, the 2020 CHICKAMAUGA CHASE IN GOING VIRTUAL.  

SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN:  Between April 11 and April 25, run, jog or walk, on your own, 15k, 5k, or 2 miles on the road or on a treadmill or 8 miles on the trails.  And for our youngest athletes, 1 mile on the road or trails with an adult.  There is a distance for everyone.  We only ask that you to keep in mind 3 things:

1.  Observe the RRCA General Runner Safety Tips
2.  Adhere to CDC guidelines and your local directives 
3.  Embrace this unique format and HAVE FUN!    

Once you complete your distance, we want you to send us the details.  You will be sent a link to report your honor system results.  We will be accepting your race "proof" between April 11 and midnight (est) April 26.

To follow race updates – please ‘like’ the Chickamauga Chase Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/ChickamaugaChase
 

DISTANCES, PRICING
Pricing below for 5k, 15k, 8M, and Walk includes a $2.00 donation to National Park Partners (NPP) to support their work maintaining the Chickamauga Battlefield. We enthusiastically support this organization and thank YOU for supporting them as well!  All participants may also make additional donations to NPP via the registration process.  Register by February 29th to take advantage of early bird pricing!                                                    

•  Kiddie K (10 & Under):  $13                     
• 2 Mile Walk:  $18                                      
• 5K Road Race:  $33                                                                
• 15k Road Race:  $38                                                       
• 8M Trail Race:  $38                                          

 

T-SHIRTS - in lieu of a tshirt - all participants will receive a commemorative logoed item.  You may OPT IN to have the cost of your commemorative item donated to the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House Covid-19 relief effort or you may OPT OUT for the commemorative item and receive a $5.00 discount on your registration.  

AWARDS - You will receive a link to post your honor system results.  The deadline to post results is April 26.  The unofficial honor system results will be posted on RunCTC.org.  Creat your own competition with friends and family.  Make sure you turn in the details.  

BATTLE FOR CHATTANOOGA - completion of the Virtual Race will count toward the Battle for Chattanooga series.  Note:  we must receive your results in order for eligibilty.  
Chickamauga Chase is the second of three races in the Battle for Chattanooga race series. The first race in the series was the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, Half, and Fort Oglethorpe on 11/09/2019.  Runners who completed any distance in that race (marathon, half, 5k) are automatically entered in the series.  To continue the series, simply complete any of the three qualifying Chickamauga Chase distances (15k, 5k, 8M trail). To complete the series, you must finish with the Missionary Ridge Road Race (4.7 miles, 8/8/2020). There is no additional cost to participate in the Battle for Chattanooga. For more information visit www.runctc.org/battle

COURSE MAPS - You get to pick your course in you neighborhood or on a trail - Please remember to follow all CDC and local health directives for social distancing and gatherings.    

SCHEDULE - You get to pick the day and time you run your distance between April 11 and April 25.

RACE PHOTOS - You are the photographer for this race.  Share your photos @ChickamaugaChase

We may be apart for this historical event - Please know that the Chattanooga Track Club and our race partners appreciate your support during the unfortunate time.  We pledge to continue to provide encouragement and support to keep you healthy now and prepared for the next time we can run, walk and be active together.  

ABOUT THE CHATTANOOGA TRACK CLUB
The Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization founded in 1970. The CTC is a membership based organization dedicated to stimulating interest in running and fitness for all ages and promoting wellness through these activities. We encourage anyone with similar interests to become a member and support our goals. No special qualifications, other than an interest in running and fitness, are required. Members can choose their own level of involvement: participant, volunteer, or sponsor. Everyone, from serious competitor to the casual walker, is welcome. To learn more or become a CTC member visit: www.runctc.org

ABOUT NATIONAL PARK PARTNERS
National Park Partners champions the conservation of the natural, historic, and cultural resources of Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, including Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. To see maps, upcoming events, or make a donation – please visit their website at www.npp-ccm.org

ABOUT WILD TRAILS
The mission of Wild Trails is to encourage and promote a healthy and active lifestyle through trail running and other forms of outdoor recreation and advocate to protect and preserve land (natural spaces) used for such activities. To learn more: https://wildtrails.org/

ABOUT CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (NPS)
Located in northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee, the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park preserves the sites of two major battles of the American Civil War: the Battle of Chickamauga and the Chattanooga Campaign. To learn more about the Chickamauga Battlefield, visit: https://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm

Cancellation Policy:  Due to the upfront nature of event costs, we have a uniform policy of no refunds or deferrals to a future year.  We know that plans change and unexpected things come up, but we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of an arbitrary line of who  merits a refund and who doesn't.  Thank you for understanding. 

Need more information? Use the form below to contact event coordinator Jenni Berz. They will get back to you as soon as possible!

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