Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race
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Three days of great trail running in the beautiful mountains surrounding Chattanooga. 20 miles on Lookout Mountain on day one, 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.
The event benefits The Boonies (Wilderness Trail Running Association). Now part of the Rock/Creek Trail Series, this year's stage race promises to be an incredible experience. Presented by Rock/Creek, sponsored by Mountain Hardwear, SmartWool, and La Sportiva. Participants will receive a technical Wicked Tee from Mountain Hardwear. Prizes and raffles will be provided as well.
Race Results & Photos
Race results & photos will be posted here after the event.Race Details & Questions
Race information will be updated here, on the Boonies Forum page. Please register for the forums (free) and feel free to ask questions.Map & Directions
Trail Map with Aid Stations & Distances [PDF]
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Stage 1: Lookout Mountain, Tennessee & Georgia
June 21, 2008, 22 Miles
The first stage will take place on Lookout Mountain. The start/finish area will be determined shortly. We are currently in final negotiations with the landowners and public agencies that control these trails.Stage 2: Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Facility
June 22, 2008, 18 Miles
The second stage of the race will take place at Raccoon Mountain's TVA Pumped Storage Facility. When you enter through the main gate you will see signs directing you to the start, which will be at Laurel Point. View Larger Map
SORBA-Chattanooga has spearheaded the development of this trail network. If you intend to run the course before the race, please keep these suggestions in mind:
"SORBA-Chattanooga is currently in the process of constructing an approximately 45 mile trail network on TVA's Raccoon Mountain, fifteen minutes from downtown Chattanooga. To get to the trailhead, take TVA Road to the top of the mountain and park in the East Brow Parking Lot on your left. The trail head is marked with a small sign so it may be a little difficult to find your first time out. After parking in the east brow parking lot, get on your bike and ride back out of the parking lot. There are of parking lots on top of the mountain, all with have direct access to the trail. If you find that a parking lot is full, please proceed to the next parking lot. If you park on the grass you vehicle will be ticketed! At the present time 16.5 miles of singletrack have been constructed. Trail work continues. If you wish to help move this project forward please review our calender of events for an upcoming trail work day, and bring a friend."
Stage 3: Signal Mountain, Tennessee
June 23, 2008, 20 Miles
The third and final stage will take place on Signal Mountain, Tennessee. The start will be at the Signal Mountain Soccer Fields.Hotels & Campgrounds
All of the Rock/Creek Trail Series events are convenient to downtown Chattanooga. We have a hotels & accommodations page here that lists several downtown hotels as well as some camping options.No Pets on the Trail!
Out of common sense and with respect for legal issues, please leave the dogs, monkeys, etc. at home.No Pets on the Trail!
Out of common sense and with respect for legal issues, please leave the dogs, monkeys, etc. at home.Please Support Our Sponsors!
They work hard to make this event an incredible experience. Sponsors include Mountain Hardwear, SmartWool, and La Sportiva. The event benefits The Boonies (Wilderness Trail Running Association). If you would like to volunteer, please email Jamie at StumpJump50k@rockcreek.com.Click here to register >
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