World Champions Join
Swim the Suck 10 Mile Oct. 11
Olympian Alex Meyer and open water swimming champion Lexie Kelly will be among the world's best open water swimmers who join the 5th annual
Swim the Suck 10 Mile open water swim, happening this Sat., Oct. 11 on the TN River. One hundred swimmers from around the globe will swim 10 miles of the river, from Suck Creek into the heart of the TN River Gorge.
Urban Campout Oct. 18
Adults and kids can indulge in a very special urban outdoor experience on Sat., Oct. 18 with the
Urban Campout in Renaissance Park. The whole family can enjoy a catered dinner, bonfire, an outdoor movie and live music under the tree canopy of the park. For the truly adventurous, Tentsile will set up their elevated tents, completely equipped, for the family to camp overnight in the park.
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Joe Johnson Run for Mental Health-JMHC Pumpkin Run Oct. 11
The Chattanooga Track Club will host the 10K JMHC Pumpkin Run race on Sat., Oct. 11, 9 a.m., on Moccasin Bend. Day of registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The event also features a 5K walk and a free family fun walk.
Farm to Table Bike Ride Oct. 11
Crabtree Farms will host a Farm to Table Bike Ride on Sat., Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m., starting from Crabtree Farms. Enjoy a group ride through downtown Chattanooga from the farm to table at local host restaurants. Participants must supply their own bicycles and helmets for the event. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price of $30 for Crabtree Farms members and $35 for non-members. Participants must be 21 or older. Pre registration is required.
5K Run for Love Oct. 11
Love Without Reason and the Standifer Gap Baptist Church will host the 5K Run4Love 9 a.m. Oct. 11 at the TN Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Hwy. All proceeds will benefit patients with craniofacial deformities.
Race for the Cure Oct. 12
Yoga Plus Run Oct. 12
Wild Trails will host Chattanooga's first Yoga Plus Run on Sun., Oct. 12, 2 p.m. at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., at the base of Lookout Mtn. The event is an easy 3-mile fun run with stops for yoga along the way and a longer yoga session at the end led by Sarah Brogdon. Cost is $10, which includes admission to Reflection Riding and a goodie bag.
Seven Bridges Marathon Oct. 19
The 7 Bridges Marathon will bring hoards of runners to the Scenic City on Sun., Oct. 19, 7 a.m., starting in Coolidge Park. The event course crosses 7 downtown bridges, including the Walnut St. Bridge, Olgiati and Veterans. Runners may also participate in a half marathon, 5K or Family Fun Run.
RvrRox Events Oct. 11 & 12
Chattanooga Head Race Oct. 11
Heads up on the TN River downtown, as the 22nd annual
Chattanooga Head Race rowing regatta gets underway. Crews from college, high school, clubs and even middle schools will compete on a 5,000 meter downriver course.
5 Points 50 Oct. 11
The Five Points Recreation Area on Lookout Mtn. is one of the area's mountain biking gems, with fast, flowing double track and very technical singletrack. The
5 Points 50 endurance ride benefits the
Lula Lake Land Trust.
Urban Adventure Race Oct. 12
Adult-kid teams can compete in this fun, downtown
Urban Adventure Race which will incorporate paddling, trail running, rock climbing and bicycling in downtown parks.
L2 SUP Race Oct. 12
Race your standup paddleboard on a six or three mile course downtown during the
L2 SUP race, the grand finale to the 2014 Southern Stoke race series. Categories are open for adults and juniors.