Rock/Creek Trail Series:
Trail Running Races from 5 to 50 Milers
benefitting local non-profits that promote the use, protection and expansion of trails in greater Chattanooga. The 2010 series included over 1900 racers and volunteers. Help us make 2011 the best year yet!
February 20, 2011
at Southern Adventist University
2011 Registration Open
This will be a short and family-friendly event taking place on Southern’s beautiful Biology Trail. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the University’s Outdoor Education program and will help with development and maintenance of the Biology Trail.
March 26, 2011
Rock/Creek River Gorge Trail Race
10.2 mile / 6.5 mile
2011 Registration Coming Soon.
The River Gorge Race covers the Mullins Cove Loop in the Prentice Cooper Wilderness Management Area. The trail is scenic and varied. The 10.2 mile run is all single track running and begins at 8:30am. The challenging 6.5 mile run is all single track and jeep road and begins at 9:00am.
May 21, 2011
Scenic City Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
presented by Rock/Creek & Vasque
2011 Registration Coming Soon.
The Scenic City Trail Marathon will set the bench for a state record in trail running. The trails at Raccoon will be fast and forgiving making for a great leisurely race for new trail runners or a full-on speed fest for those in the hunt for the first state record for a trail race.
June 17-19, 2011
Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race
22 mile / 18 mile / 20 mile
2011 Registration Coming Soon.
Three days of great trail running in the beautiful mountains surrounding Chattanooga. 20 miles on Lookout Mountain on day, 18 miles on Raccoon Mountain on day two and the 22 mile grand finale on Signal Mountain round out this challenging, but attainable series. Refuel each night at one of Chatttanooga’s great eateries.
August 6, 2011
2011 Registration Coming Soon.
If you are new to trail running or looking for a relaxing race with your trail running friends this is your race. Join us for a relaxing and fun run in the Greenway farm complex.
October 1, 2011
50k & 11 mile
2011 Registration Coming Soon.
Come run the premiere 50K trail race in the Southeast. Taking place on a beautiful dirt-packed trail with Tennessee mountain stone thrown in, and with a 5000 ft. elevation gain, the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50K benefits local non-profits working for trail access and maintenance efforts in the Chattanooga area. Looking for a shorter race on the same beautiful trail? You’re in luck! There will be an 11 Mile course offered as well. (Volunteers- Please register on Race-It for [$0] )
November 12, 2011
2011 Registration Coming Soon.
More Details to Come on the Registration Process
On the beautiful Cumberland Trail, past Possum Creek, lies the trail that makes this the toughest trail marathon in existence! Rocky terrain, stream crossings, steep hills and sights like Beaked Trout Lilies and Immodium Falls (That’s what the runners call it) make it the most rewarding trail marathon. Join us, if you dare, for this minimally supported out and back single-track wonder.
December 17, 2011
Lookout Mountain 50 mile / 10k
Presented by Rock/Creek & Vasque
2011 Registration Coming Soon.
Finish off your year with one of the longest runs in Tennessee history! A 10k option makes this a great way to end the year for everyone. Beautiful trails on the scenic and historic Lookout Mountain make this race a great goal for your training calendar. After all, the holidays can’t just be parties and big dinners!
Please support our sponsors: Vasque, Marmot, SmartWool, The North Face, Deuter, Patagonia, Salomon, Montrail, Chaco, Keen, Nuun, Hammer Nutrition, Black Diamond, Camelbak. Local sponsors include Greenlife Grocery and Coca-Cola.
Choose a lifestyle of adventure this year with the Rock/Creek Trail Series. Discover new trails and open roads, with all the promise they hold. Find yourself, get lost in a great experience, and find yourself all over again. Every day you do, you’ll feel wide awake, truly alive, and glad to be so.
Whether it’s the new trails of the Lookout Mountain 50 miler or the classic StumpJump, now in it’s 9th year, you’ll have the experience of a lifetime.
Stay up to date with the Rock/Creek Trail Series by checking back here often. The information here is subject to change but is up to date as of 01/04/10. Any questions can go to our race director at [email protected].
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