A Christmas Tail 5k is an out-and-back course starting at 1885 Grill in St. Elmo, heads across Broad Street, and onto the River Walk, before turning back. This is a PR course: flat, fast, and cooler temperatures. For beginner runners this will be a great course to run your first 5k. There will be an aid station at the 1 mile and 2 mile mark with fun and energetic volunteers. New to 2018 will be a 3 person team competition, with runners also being eligible for individual awards.
Awards will be presented following the 5K race in the following divisions: Overall male & female, Overall 3 Person Team: Male, Female, Coed, 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 6064, 65-69, and 70 & over. Award presentation will be at 10 a.m.
The Mutt Strut and costume competition is for participants of all ages and their canine friends. It is a 1-mile fun walk starting at 9:45 a.m. Pet holiday costume contest to follow.
All 2-Legged Participants will receive a 100% cotton t-shirt. All 4-Legged Participants will receive special treats.
This event will be held rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Humane Educational Society.For more information contact Taylor Hixson at development@heschatt.org or 423.624.5302 x222.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga.