Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race

Lookout Valley, United States • 17-19 Oct 2025

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a challenging three-day trail running event held in the scenic mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee. Covering a total of 60 miles, the race features a 20-mile run on Signal Mountain, an 18-mile point-to-point course along the Cumberland Trail by North Chattanooga Creek, and a 22-mile finale at Lula Lake on Lookout Mountain. Designed for experienced runners able to maintain a 15-minute mile pace on moderate trails, the race enforces strict time cut-offs. Participants enjoy evening celebrations with camaraderie and local craft beer, supporting Wild Trails, a nonprofit dedicated to trail conservation in the Chattanooga area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 mi
Stage 3
20 mi
Stage 1
18 mi
Stage 2
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