Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race
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Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race
The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a three day trail running event held in Chattanooga, TN from October 16 to October 18, 2026. The event is organized by Wild Trails and is presented as a 60 mile stage race with separate daily courses.
The daily courses are:
- Day 1: 22 miles on Lula Lake on Lookout Mountain.
- Day 2: 18 miles out-and-back on the Cumberland Trail along North Chattanooga Creek.
- Day 3: 20 miles loop on Signal Mountain.
Runners should be able to maintain a 16 minute per mile pace for 20 miles on moderately difficult trails. Strict day cut-off times are enforced: Day 1 – 22 miles in 6 hours, Day 2 – 18 miles in 5 hours, Day 3 – 20 miles in 5.75 hours. Registration closes on October 14, 2026.
Race fees are listed in US dollars; a price of USD 216.50 is shown for available registration. Wild Trails membership at any level provides a 10% race discount, and the Trail Steward membership level offers free entry to three races (certain exclusions apply). Race proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on the use, protection, and expansion of nature trails in the greater Chattanooga area.
Evening gatherings are held each night at the Crash Pad with beer provided by Dynamo Brewing Company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
