April 30, 2022
All races begin at 8:00am Eastern
Chickamauga Dam, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Enjoy the summer sun, make some friends, have a great time!
The course is a multi-lap type of thing where you’ll pass the “aid station” more than once. We’ve got drinks and snacks covered, all the way until the last person finishes!
This is a no t-shirt, no pressure, no whining event.
The most important thing to remember is that our focus is on FUN. Only a handful of people ever have a real chance of winning any race. Our crew caters to the 99% – the ones who will never win but who still deserve an amazing race experience. If you think you’re signing up for an uber-competitive, only for the super-speedy race, well, this isn’t it. Fast people are welcome, slow people are welcome, walkers are welcome! If you like hanging out with fun people, if you like giving or receiving high fives, if you think loud music and cowbells are essential, if you are more worried about having a good time vs. winning, if you like being spoiled, if you like fun surprises, if you want to be with people who truly enjoy your company and want to see you succeed, we hope you join us, because you’re just the kind of person this race is perfect for!
THE COURSE
Pretty stinkin’ flat. There is one “hill”. We’re entirely on the Tennessee Riverwalk path, with much of the course running alongside the Tennessee River. Along the course you’ll see lots of public art, green spaces, a collection of mini playgrounds, fishing piers, and the Chickamauga Dam. The whole thing is cement/concrete, with restrooms never more than a mile away.
There is one giant aid station, and you run back and forth until you get up to the distance you’re aiming for. Back and forth, the scenery changes, the people change, but your awesomeness stays the same.
THE AID
Our aid stations are epic. It’s simply a fact.
Food at the aid station includes (but is not limited to): energy gels in a variety of brands and flavors, fruit, potato chips, pretzels, pickles, cookies, candy (chocolate candy and sugary stuff too), crackers, and whatever else we decide looks good at the grocery store!
Drinks available include water, Gatorade, Coke, Mountain Dew, and banana and strawberry smoothies (dairy free!) If you have a particular mix or drink that you prefer, please bring it along and we’ll be happy to refill your personal cup all day long with it, or keep it on ice for you. We have an unlimited amount of ice, so put it in your drink, stuff it in your bra, throw it in your hat, keep yourself cool.
Also available in the aid station zone: Bandages, athletic tape, Vaseline, salt tablets, sunscreen, feminine products, ponytail holders, BioFreeze, and other things that will help us help you get to the finish line. Our resident blister queen will be happy to assist if you need some help!
Because you pass by the start/finish/aid area multiple times, you’re welcome to leave a drop bag with supplies, or you can leave a water bottle or cup at the aid station to fill up with the drink of your choice. You can also bundle up – hahahaha – at the beginning of the race and then peel off one layer at a time and drop them at the aid station to be picked up before you leave.
THE SWAG
Your entry fee includes all the food and drink you can consume until the last runner finishes and race swag. Shirts, hoodies, and other gear is available for pre-order. A limited amount of merchandise will be available for purchase at the race.
Medals for all distances! Our medals are made from recycled steel right here in the good ol’ US of A! If you already ran Freeze Your Half Off in 2020, you’ll also pick up a second medal for doing BOTH! This race is the second in a four race Riverwalk series. Run all four, get tons of stuff!
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race bib and any pre-ordered gear one hour before the race start. There is no Friday night packet pickup. If you pre-order anything, we recommend waiting until AFTER you are done running to pick it up. The lines get super long first thing in the morning, and we don’t give away your stuff once you’ve paid for it. Yes, you can pick up a friend or family member’s bib.
THE FINISH LINE PARTY
We think every finish deserves a party! The finish line food and festivities continue until the last person finishes. This is non-negotiable for us. We don’t run out of food. We don’t run out of drinks. We don’t run out of cowbells and dancing and high fives. Do not worry about anything being missing if you’re not fast; we’ve got you covered.
THE QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED THE MOST
Are strollers allowed?
Yep! Please register any children riding in the stroller if you’d like for them to receive a race bib and medal.
Are headphones allowed?
Yep! We ask that you keep the volume low enough and keep one earbud OUT so you can hear what’s going on around you. This path is heavily used by runners, walkers, cyclists, unicyclists (no joke) and rangers drive around on golf carts. It’s best if you can hear all of these things coming up behind you.
Are walkers allowed?
Walkers are not only allowed, they are encouraged. We do not care what speed you go, as long as you finish within the time limit (8 hours for ALL race distances.) All finish line food and festivities remain out until the last person finishes, so no worries about anything disappearing before you make it to the finish line. There’s even a special award for the person who perseveres the longest! This is a great race for first timers at any distance, and we’ve turned lots of people into half marathoners at this event!
Are pets allowed?
WELL BEHAVED pets on leashes are allowed. You are responsible for keeping your pet hydrated and cool. Your pet may NOT come within 6 feet of the aid station. We reserve the right to ask that you and your pet leave if they become a nuisance in any way. You will NOT receive a refund or any compensation if we have to ask you to leave.
Where should spectators hang out?
Anywhere along the path is fine, we just ask that spectators stay OFF the path, because it’s not the widest thing in the world and we like our participants to have enough space to be comfortable. We have a big supply of cowbells that can be borrowed at the finish line.
What hotel should I stay at?
There are multiple areas with hotel accommodations nearby. Hixson area hotels are just north of the course, where there is a little bit of shopping and some restaurants, a suburban area. Just south of the course in the Hamilton Place area, there is a lot more to choose from in terms of shopping and restaurants, but you’ll also be dealing with more traffic. And if you choose downtown, be aware that you’ll probably have to pay for parking at the hotel, there is limited shopping but lots of local restaurants. The options below all have good reviews on TripAdvisor, but we recommend checking for the most up-to-date reviews before booking.
Comfort Inn & Suites (Hamilton Place Area) – 6 miles from start/finish
2341 Shallowford Village Dr., Chattanooga, TN, 37421
Comfort Inn Downtown – 6 miles from start/finish
2420 Williams St, Chattanooga, TN, 37408-2925
Okay, I’m in! Where do I register?