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Nature Calls Trail Race

Name: Nature Calls Trail Race
Start: 2026-06-21
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Chattanooga Valley

Chattanooga Valley, United States • 21 Jun 2026

Nature Calls Trail Race

Nature Calls Trail Race is a low-key, no-frills, low-cost social race, run, and hike held at Lula Lake Land Trust near Chattanooga, TN. The event does not offer awards and is presented as a community-oriented outing on trail terrain.

Distances:

15K trail course with rope section and descent to Lula Falls
5K easy trail course

Both courses are entirely on trails. The 5K is described as very easy for the area. The 15K follows the High Adventure trail and includes technical portions, a rope section, and a difficult trail that goes down to the bottom of Lula Falls.

Hikers are welcome if they can maintain a 16 minute mile pace. Cutoff times are 50 minutes for the 5K and 3 hours for the 15K. After the run and hikes, post-race snacks and beverages are provided. Proceeds from the event benefit the Lula Lake Land Trust. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Chattanooga Valley

Race information

Website Registration

15 km

15k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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