Run Raccoon Mountain, An Awesomesauce Event

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Past event

9:30 AM EDT

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$91.10–$160.00 · 4 races

10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Run Raccoon Mountain event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, taking place on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Part of the Awesomesauce Farewell Tour, this will be the last chance to join the fun at Raccoon Mountain, and it promises to be a fantastic day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unique challenges. Runners can choose from a variety of race distances, including a 10K on all road, an all-road half marathon, an all-trail half marathon, or the original recipe half marathon that combines both road and trail.

This event is all about embracing a laid-back atmosphere, making it perfect for social runners and those looking to have a good time rather than compete fiercely. Expect to be greeted with an array of delightful aid stations stocked with snacks, drinks, and even finish line treats like burgers, chips, and cupcakes to celebrate your accomplishment! Plus, every finisher will receive a personalized wooden medal, making your achievement truly special. With limited space available, be sure to register early to secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind event where fun and community spirit reign supreme!

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Mar 16, 2024

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Races

Raccoon Mountain Original Course (Half Trail/Half Road) Half Marathon

Incl. $10.00 Fee

Original Raccoon Mountain Marathon course, alternating 3-ish mile sections of road and trail on top of beautiful Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A BibRave 100 Top 20 half marathon two years in a row!

9:30 AM EDT

$160.00

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Raccoon Mountain ALL TRAIL Half Marathon

Incl. $10.00 Fee

Take on trails only on top of beautiful Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Trails are technical (there are roots and rocks.) A few short, steep climbs, but otherwise mostly rolling hills. Completely doable for beginner trail runners; hikers and walkers are welcome.

9:30 AM EDT

$160.00

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Raccoon Mountain ALL ROAD Half Marathon

Incl. $10.00 Fee

An all-road course, two laps of the reservoir rim road and Laurel Point road, on top of beautiful Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There is one significant hill that you will do twice.

9:30 AM EDT

$160.00

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Raccoon Mountain 10k

Incl. $6.10 Fee

One full lap of the road that goes around the Raccoon Mountain reservoir. All the same swag as all the other runners, less mileage!

9:30 AM EDT

$91.10

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Organiser's description

Y'all - we NEED volunteers to make this race happen! Please help us recruit the help that makes this race possible! Click on the volunteer tab to see available slots. If you've got kids that need community service hours, or you know someone who needs community service hours to submit to their employer, this is a FUN way to get them!

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The funnest runners in the world converge on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the very last time on March 16, 2024. You read that right. Run Raccoon Mountain is part of the Awesomesauce Farewell Tour, and this is the last planned year for this event.

Race options include:
- 10K (all road)
- All road half marathon
- All trail half marathon
- Original recipe part road/part trail half marathon

We suggest you do NOT sign up for this race if you are super serious, if you are super competitive, if you are super uptight and expect a slick, corporate, city-type race. That's just not how we roll.

We suggest you DO sign up for this race if you like low key and laid back, focused on fun, support for all speeds, and/or aid station buffet-type situations.

For info about the race itself, visit https://runawesomesauce.com/a/races/runraccoonmountain/ BEFORE you register so you know what you're getting into. When you register for this race, we expect that you understand that this is NOT a competitive race, it is NOT put on by a giant corporation or a big running club, it is laid back and geared toward the social runner.

Included in your race fee:
- Race swag
- Aid stations that are stocked better than most finish lines at typical races. Gu, candy, pretzels and other carby crunchy things, cookies, Gatorade, water, all kinds of stuff!
- A course marked with silly signs, motivational signs, stuffed animals, whatever we feel like will help you not get lost and be a little bit entertained along the way.
- Finish line burgers and chips and our usual finish line cupcakes! Vegetarian/vegan burgers and gluten free buns are available!
- PERSONALIZED wooden finisher medal for all distances. Yep, we burn your name right into the wood, which means you get a one-of-a-kind medal.

There is a five-ish hour time limit for the 10K and half marathon, which means we're obviously more than just walker-friendly; we LOVE walkers. (We decide when our finish line is closed, so if you're close, we're gonna let you finish this thing!) This is a great place to take on your first trail race!

SPACE IS LIMITED. We are limiting the number of runners in 2024 to provide a better experience for everyone. Once we are sold out, no amount of begging will get you in. We suggest registering early.

This race requires an IMMENSE amount of volunteers. Without enough volunteers, the race will NOT go on. We aren't scared to cancel it if we can't get enough humans to help make it happen. PLEASE encourage your friends, family, youth groups, etc. to sign up to volunteer! We hook our volunteers up with swag and food!