Saturday, August 08, 2026

Missionary Ridge Road Race

Join us for the 53rd running of the Missionary Ridge Road Race! 

4.7 mile road race and one mile fun run starting and finishing at Bragg Reservation on beautiful Missionary Ridge. Experience stunning views of Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain as you run through the historic neighborhood of Missionary Ridge. 

Note that there is NO PARKING  at Bragg Reservation! See Parking section below for further details.

The 4.7 mile MRRR is a Chattanooga Track Club Runner of the Year points Race! It is also the last race in the Battle for Chattanooga Race Series.

Special shirts (tank tops) will be given to all participants unless you opt out.

The 4.7 mile main event will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. The one mile fun run will start at 8:05 a.m.

Course map: https://onthegomap.com/s/o929df2a

We will have one hydration station on the course which runners will pass twice (once going out and once coming back).

Results will be posted on the CTC Website Results Page

Awesome door prizes awarded after the race! Must be present to win!

Net proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross of Chattanooga and Team Bruner (in memory of John Bruner).

Check the Missionary Ridge Road Race Facebook page for updates!

PARKING:
Parking will be at McCallie School (500 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga) starting at 6:00 a.m. A short 5 minute shuttle ride will bring you to the start/finish area at Bragg Reservation. Shuttles will run from 6:00 a.m. until the event concludes. Restrooms will be available at McCallie with portables at Bragg. We will have a race day bag drop area available. There is no parking at Bragg Reservation!!

OPTIONAL EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
Stop by Front Runner Athletics (4251 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga) from 4:00PM to 6:30PM on Friday August 7th to grab your race bib & shirt. All registration is online only. Please help out our volunteers by signing up and picking up your packet early! 

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:
Packet pick up will be available at Bragg Reservation from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. All registration is online only.  Online registration closes sharp at 7:30 am.

AWARDS: All finishers will receive a beautiful medal! 

Awards ceremony will begin promptly after the last runner crosses the finish line, usually around 9:15 am.

Cash Awards for top 3 overall male/female, 1st Masters M/F, 1st Grand Masters M/F and 1st Senior Grand Masters M/F

          1st place - $100          2nd place overall - $75          3rd place overall - $50

          Masters - $50              Grand Masters - $50              Senior Grand Masters - $25

Awards for top 1 non-binary, top 2 male and female in the age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, top 3 male and female in the age groups: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up

Special thanks to our sponsors: Krystye Dalton (Realtor), Front Runner, Fast Break, kmLeavitt Running, Blue Cross Blue Shield Tennessee, Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, First Horizon, Summit Physical Therapy, Powerade, Jay Hudson Homes

138 days left to register