Holiday Hustle - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, United States • 13 Dec 2026

Holiday Hustle 5K'ish and 10K'ish

Holiday Hustle is a trail running event organized by Bad Beard Events in partnership with Evergreen Property Group, held in the Black Creek subdivision near Aetna Mountain and Mt. Aetna in Chattanooga, TN. The event supports the Tennessee River Gorge Trust and is scheduled for December 13, 2026. Registration closes on December 12, 2026.

Race options are looped trail courses on new trails at Aetna Mountain. Distances are listed by the organizer as approximately 3.7 for the 5K'ish and 7.2 for the 10K'ish.

  • 5K'ish: single blue green loop, listed as about 3.7
  • 10K'ish: two same direction loops, listed as about 7.2

Each loop includes about 600 ft of elevation gain, with uphill and downhill running. There will be one full aid station offering water and snacks at the main Aeta Trailhead. Participants may hike the course instead of running.

The start and finish area includes a large open field, covered pavilions with picnic tables and grills, a playground, a dog park, and a basketball court. Dogs may attend the event but are not permitted to run the race. Every runner receives Christmas swag and pancakes after the race. The listed start/finish coordinates are 35.0181740,-85.4061561 and the address given is 400 Alpine Way, Chattanooga, TN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
10kish
4 mi
5kish
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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