Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race

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Mark your calendar for the next race, taking place on June 19-21, 2009.

Three days of great trail running in the beautiful mountains surrounding Chattanooga. 20 miles on Lookout Mountain on day one, 18 miles on Raccoon Mountain on day two and the 22 mile grand finale on Signal Mountain round out this challenging, but attainable series. Refuel each night at one of Chatttanooga’s great eateries.

The event benefits The Boonies (Wilderness Trail Running Association). Now part of the Rock/Creek Trail Series, this year's stage race promises to be an incredible experience. Presented by Rock/Creek, sponsored by Mountain Hardwear, SmartWool, and La Sportiva. Participants will receive a technical Wicked Tee from Mountain Hardwear. Prizes and raffles will be provided as well.

Race Results & Photos

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Race Details & Questions

Trail Map with Aid Stations & Distances [PDF]
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8:00am start. We'll have packet pickup at 6:30 on Friday (7:00 on Saturday and Sunday). Prerace briefing at 7:45 and the start promptly at 8:00.

Stage 1: Lookout Mountain, Tennessee & Georgia
June 20, 2008, 22 Miles

The first stage will take place on Lookout Mountain.

Directions to Day 1
From I-24 W – Exit 178 Downtown / Lookout Mountain / Broad Street South. Stay in the right exit lane and merge onto S MARKET ST/TN-58 S. Turn RIGHT onto W 25TH ST. Turn LEFT onto BROAD ST/US-11/US-41/US-72. Continue to follow US-11/US-41/US-72/TN-2 for just over a mile. Turn LEFT onto TENNESSEE AVE/ TN-17 and go ½ mile. Turn RIGHT onto OCHS HWY/ TN-58. OCHS HWY/ TN-58 becomes GA-157. Stay on road to T-intersection with Lula Lake Road. Turn left and go 4.5 miles to the 2nd gated gravel drive entrance on the left. Follow the gravel drive to an area marked for parking.

From I-24 E - Lookout Mountain / Broad Street South. Stay in the left exit lane. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WILLIAMS ST./Turn RIGHT onto W 25TH ST. Turn LEFT onto BROAD ST/US-11/US-41/US-72/TN-2. Continue to follow US-11/US-41/US-72/TN-2 for just over a mile. Take Hwy. 58 South from St. Elmo up Lookout Mountain. OCHS HWY/TN-58 becomes GA-157. Stay on road to the T-intersection with Lula Lake Road. Turn left (south) and go 4.5 miles to the 2nd gated gravel drive entrance on the left. Follow the gravel drive to an area marked for parking.

Stage 2: Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Facility
June 21, 2008, 18 Miles

The second stage of the race will take place at Raccoon Mountain's TVA Pumped Storage Facility. When you enter through the main gate you will see signs directing you to the start, which will be at Laurel Point.

Directions to Day 2
From I-24 W – Exit at Brown’s Ferry Road and turn onto left Brown’s Ferry Rd. Go .9 miles and turn left at Elder Mountain Rd (you’ll turn at the Randy’s Quick Stop). Go 1.8 miles and turn left at TVA Rd. At top of the mountain, turn right and stay on road past Visitor’s Center, and across Dam to Laurel Springs. Turn right and follow road to parking area at end.

From I-24 E – Exit at Brown’s Ferry Rd. Turn right on Brown’s Ferry Rd. Go .9 miles and turn left at Elder Mountain Rd (you’ll turn at the Randy’s Quick Stop). Go 1.8 miles and turn left at TVA Rd. At top of the mountain, turn right and stay on road past Visitor’s Center, and across Dam to Laurel Springs. Turn right and follow road to parking area at end.

SORBA-Chattanooga has spearheaded the development of this trail network. If you intend to run the course before the race, please keep these suggestions in mind:

"SORBA-Chattanooga is currently in the process of constructing an approximately 45 mile trail network on TVA's Raccoon Mountain, fifteen minutes from downtown Chattanooga. To get to the trailhead, take TVA Road to the top of the mountain and park in the East Brow Parking Lot on your left. The trail head is marked with a small sign so it may be a little difficult to find your first time out. After parking in the east brow parking lot, get on your bike and ride back out of the parking lot. There are of parking lots on top of the mountain, all with have direct access to the trail. If you find that a parking lot is full, please proceed to the next parking lot. If you park on the grass you vehicle will be ticketed! At the present time 16.5 miles of singletrack have been constructed. Trail work continues. If you wish to help move this project forward please review our calender of events for an upcoming trail work day, and bring a friend."

Stage 3: Signal Mountain, Tennessee
June 22, 2008, 20 Miles

The third and final stage will take place on Signal Mountain, Tennessee. The start will be at the Signal Mountain Soccer Fields.

Directions to Day 3
From I-24, take Hwy 27 North and go 2.5 miles to the Signal Mountain Rd/Hwy 127 North Exit. From the bottom of the exit continue 4.7 miles - this will take you to the top of Signal Mountain on 127 N. Just before the red light on top of the Mountain, turn left onto James/Signal Mountain Blvd. Drive 0.4 miles and turn left on Timberlinks Drive. Go 3 miles and turn left onto Shackleford Ridge Rd. Follow the paved road past the school, turn left and continue past the construction. Continue on once the road becomes gravel and park at a gravel lot just past the soccer fields.

Hotels & Campgrounds

All of the Rock/Creek Trail Series events are convenient to downtown Chattanooga. We have a hotels & accommodations page here that lists several downtown hotels as well as some camping options.

No Pets on the Trail!

Out of common sense and with respect for legal issues, please leave the dogs, monkeys, etc. at home.

Please Support Our Sponsors!

They work hard to make this event an incredible experience. Sponsors include Mountain Hardwear, SmartWool, and La Sportiva. The event benefits The Boonies (Wilderness Trail Running Association). If you would like to volunteer, please email Jamie at StumpJump50k@rockcreek.com.

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