Holiday Hustle - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, United States • 21 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Bad Beard X Evergreen Property Grp Holiday Hustle is a trail race on December 21, 2025, in the Black Creek subdivision near Mt. Aetna in Chattanooga, TN. The event is presented by Evergreen Property Group and Bad Beard Events and supports the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Race options include a distance labeled as 5K-ish, a distance labeled as 10K-ish, and a fun run for kids. Participants will receive Christmas-themed swag and pancakes after the race. The course is open to runners and hikers.

Course and facilities

  • 5K-ish - about 3.7
  • 10K-ish - about 7.4

The 5K-ish is a single blue/green loop; the 10K-ish consists of two same-direction loops. Each loop has about 600 ft of elevation gain, with climbing and descending terrain. There will be one full aid station at the main Aeta Trailhead offering Tailwind, water, and snacks, plus a water-only station at the bottom of the loop. The start/finish area includes a large open field, covered pavilions with picnic tables and grills, a playground, a dog park, and a basketball court. Start/finish coordinates are 35.0181740,-85.4061561 and the listed address is 400 Alpine Way, Chattanooga TN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
10k-Ish
4 mi
5k-Ish
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