Race Registration  

The classic 10k race returns to scenic, historic Moccasin Bend for its 43rd year! This is the flattest, fastest 10k around and is distance-certified, course timed and managed by the Chattanooga Track Club. 
The out-and-back course begins and ends on the campus of the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute and race proceeds benefit Johnson Mental Health Center's PATH program providing needed mental health assistance to homeless individuals. 

SCHEDULE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026

6:00 am – Race set up begins.
6:15 am – Early volunteers check in.
6:30 am – Bib pickup opens.
7:15 am – All race volunteers check in.
7:15 am – Day-of-race registration closes.
8:00 am – 10k race start.
8:10 am – 5k race start.
8:45 am – 5k Awards available. 10k awards available beginning at 9:15 am 
9:45 am – Street re-opens, all runners must clear the course.
10:30 am – Clean up and breakdown.
  ** NOTE: 9:45 cut-off strictly enforced. Minimum 10k pace of 16:30 per mile. 

AWARDS: No awards ceremony. Starting at 8:45am for 5k runners (9:15am for 10k), just visit the awards table to check your finish results online. You can pick up your award certificate for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place overall or age group. 

DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION, USE ONLINE SIGNUP 

1. Online registration closes on race day, October 10, 2026, at 7:15 am.
2. No paper race applications, it is recommended that you sign up online before arriving at the race. 
3. Payment online by credit card only. We are unable to accept payment by cash or check. 
4. Price for 10k and 5k race will not increase on race day. 
    

DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE:

 From US-27 N:  Take Manufacturer's Road exit. Exit west (towards Hamm Road). In half a mile, turn left onto Hamm Road. Turn left onto Moccasin Bend Road. Drive straight (1.8 miles) to Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, obey posted speed limit. Follow signs for parking.

Address: 100 Moccasin Bend Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405

PARKING

Race Parking on the campus of Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. At the entrance, drive past the guard shack and turn left. The parking lot is near the gymnasium. Follow posted signs for the location of Packet Pickup and other race-day services. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This out-and-back course begins on Moccasin Bend Road at the front gate of the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. The course is straight with no corners until the 5k turnaround at Moccasin Bend Golf Course (1.5 mile point) and the 10k turnaround at Hudson Road (3.1 miles). Total elevation is 258’ with a maximum grade of 1%.

WATER STATIONS:

There will be two water stations:
#1. 1.5 mile mark (5k turnaround). 10k runners will pass this station twice.
#2. 3.1 mile mark (10k turnaround)

CHARITY

PATH Chattanooga. PATH stands for Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness.

PATH is coordinated through Johnson Mental Health Center which has been the charity partner of the 10k race since it began over 40 years ago. The purpose of PATH is to provide outreach and case management services to individuals with mental illness who are at risk of losing their homes or are currently homeless. PATH provides its services at no cost to eligible individuals.

PATH case managers provide assistance to help individuals find permanent housing, employment, medical care and treatment for mental health conditions and co-occurring addiction.