Join us on Saturday, August 6, 2016 for the 44th annual Missionary Ridge Road Race! This is a scenic, 4.7 mile out & back course atop beautiful Missionary Ridge. There is also a 1 mile fun run/walk - so be sure to bring the family!
Missionary Ridge is one of Chattanooga's most historic and beautiful residential neighborhoods. Many of the majestic homes date back more than 100 years. Site of a significant Civil War battlefield, "The Battle of Missionary Ridge" took place here on November 25, 1863. Throughout the race course you will see Civil War cannons, granite monuments, bronze plaques and sculptures along with sweeping views of Lookout Mountain and the Chattanooga skyline.
Both events start and finish at Bragg Reservation and will benefit the local chapter of American Red Cross and Team Bruner Scholarships!
ONLINE REGISTRATION ends at MIDNIGHT on Thursday, August 4th, 2016. Registration must be received by FRIDAY, JULY 22nd to guarantee a race t-shirt. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed at walk up registration.
PACKET PICK UP will occur during business hours on Friday, August 5th from 4 pm to 7 pm at Outdoor Chattanooga (200 River Street). Note: Shoe timing chips will be available at Bragg Reservation on Saturday morning.
Please check Facebook page for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Missionary-Ridge-Road-Race/212471708798460?ref=hl
RACE DAY
6:00 am – Shuttle service from McCallie School to Bragg Reservation begins
6:30 am – Race day registration, shoe chip & packet pick up begins at Bragg
Reservation
7:45 am – Race day registration for both events closes PROMPTLY at 7:45 am.
8:00 am – 4.7 Mile Race
8:02 am – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will have a separate start time IMMEDIATELY
following 4.7 Mile race start.
PARKING AND SHUTTLE
There is NO PARKING at Bragg Reservation. Parking and a free shuttle service will be available at McCallie School, 500 Dodds Avenue. The shuttle service will operate from 6:00 AM until complete from the school parking lot to the reservation.
COURSE INFORMATION
Both the 4.7 mile race & 1 mile fun run/walk are out and back courses atop Missionary Ridge. They will start at the Bragg Reservation and go out South Crest Road. The 4.7 mile gently rolling course extends around East Crest Road and then returns on South Crest Road to the finish line at Bragg Reservation. The 1 mile fun run/walk will be on the same course, with turn-around at ½ mile point. Enjoy the tree-lined streets, historic homes and gorgeous views along this scenic course!
Course Map:
http://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org/docs/uploads/clubDoc/clubDoc_243.pdf
AWARDS
Cash prizes to the top finishers!!
Top overall male and female
Top overall male and female Masters
Trophies for All Age Group Winners!!
Top (1) male & female: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters and Senior Grand Masters.
Top three male and female by age groups: 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 & better.
A special award will be presented to the oldest participant in the race in honor of Arnold Godwin, a long time runner in the Chattanooga area. This was his favorite race each year.
Door prizes will be given out after the race while waiting on the results from the run.
RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
American Red Cross - prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Over 91 cents of every dollar donated goes to fulfill the Red Cross mission. John Bruner Memorial Scholarship Fund An endowed scholarship to honor the memory of John Bruner by providing college funds to a cross-country athlete who best exemplifies the personal and athletic traits of this outstanding 2006 Dalton High School Graduate.
QUESTIONS? Please Email:
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