This course was not pancake flat like a beach course would be, but it was close to it. It's an out and back course, partially along the Chattanooga Riverpark and … MORE
This course was not pancake flat like a beach course would be, but it was close to it. It’s an out and back course, partially along the Chattanooga Riverpark and partially on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. A really nice run, and a nice change from the typical HM courses that follow the Riverpark for the entire course.
This was a small race. It was 39 degrees at start, and raining until about ten minutes before start and I suppose some of those who registered didn’t actually come out to run. The 19 runners who did show up didn’t have to fight through crowds in the first mile or two as is generally the case. I’m surprised it’s so small since the race organizer does several other races and has an emailing list that he can use to advertise this race. Plus, runners can sign up on one of several online race finder sites. So I was baffled at the small size. But it was okay by me since I ended up winning my age category, which was a first! 🙂
Parking was between packet pickup and the start line. And there is plenty of parking should the race grow in size; it’s at a community college with multiple lots. Packet pickup was inside one of the CC buildings, next to a Be Caffeinated coffee shop in what I guess was a student lounge area. There were plenty of bathrooms in the building although with only 19 people they weren’t busy. The coffee cup SWAG was a nice change from the medal, but the white long sleeve cotton shirt probably won’t see the light of day for too many. It’s a decidedly unattractive garment. That’s not why most people run these races – for the shirt – but it is a missed opportunity for the race organizers for free advertising for next years’ race.
Anyway, I would run this race again since it is my town. I’d probably not drive across the country to come to this race though. But the course is pretty enough, and if you have time to spend a night in Chattanooga, it’s worth driving a few hours to come out for this one.
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Small race, great course
This course was not pancake flat like a beach course would be, but it was close to it. It's an out and back course, partially along the Chattanooga Riverpark and … MORE
This course was not pancake flat like a beach course would be, but it was close to it. It’s an out and back course, partially along the Chattanooga Riverpark and partially on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. A really nice run, and a nice change from the typical HM courses that follow the Riverpark for the entire course.
This was a small race. It was 39 degrees at start, and raining until about ten minutes before start and I suppose some of those who registered didn’t actually come out to run. The 19 runners who did show up didn’t have to fight through crowds in the first mile or two as is generally the case. I’m surprised it’s so small since the race organizer does several other races and has an emailing list that he can use to advertise this race. Plus, runners can sign up on one of several online race finder sites. So I was baffled at the small size. But it was okay by me since I ended up winning my age category, which was a first! 🙂
Parking was between packet pickup and the start line. And there is plenty of parking should the race grow in size; it’s at a community college with multiple lots. Packet pickup was inside one of the CC buildings, next to a Be Caffeinated coffee shop in what I guess was a student lounge area. There were plenty of bathrooms in the building although with only 19 people they weren’t busy. The coffee cup SWAG was a nice change from the medal, but the white long sleeve cotton shirt probably won’t see the light of day for too many. It’s a decidedly unattractive garment. That’s not why most people run these races – for the shirt – but it is a missed opportunity for the race organizers for free advertising for next years’ race.
Anyway, I would run this race again since it is my town. I’d probably not drive across the country to come to this race though. But the course is pretty enough, and if you have time to spend a night in Chattanooga, it’s worth driving a few hours to come out for this one.