7 RRCA State Championship Races!

Chattanooga Track Club Secures Seven RRCA Championship Races for 2025

In a remarkable achievement for local running, the Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) has been awarded Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Championship status for seven of its races in 2025. This unprecedented honor showcases the club's commitment to excellence and its prominent position in Tennessee's running community.

Championship Races

The CTC's championship races span various distances, providing opportunities for runners of all preferences:

• 2025 RRCA Georgia 15K Championship**: Chickamauga Chase (April 12, 2025)
• 2025 RRCA Tennessee Ultra Championship**: Locomotion 12 Hour (April 26, 2025)
• 2025 RRCA Tennessee 1 Mile Championship**: Chattanooga Chase (May 26, 2025)
• 2025 RRCA Tennessee 2 Mile Championship**: Scenic City Scorcher (July 12, 2025)
• 2025 RRCA Tennessee 5K Championship**: Raccoon Mountain Road Race (September 20, 2025)
• 2025 RRCA Tennessee 10K Championship**: Signal Mountain Pie Run (October 25, 2025)
• 2025 RRCA Southern Regional Half Marathon Championship**: Chickamauga Battlefield Races (November 8, 2025)

The club submitted applications in November and received confirmation of these designations in February 2025, following a thorough evaluation process by the RRCA.

What Makes a Championship Race?

The RRCA selects championship races based on three criteria.

Quality: Each race demonstrates exceptional standards in organization, safety, and participant experience. These designations confirm that CTC events meet or exceed RRCA's benchmarks for excellence.

Community: RRCA championships emphasize community-based running events. The multiple designations reflect the CTC's deep integration with the local running community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for runners of all abilities.

Competitive Opportunity: Championship races offer participants the chance to compete for the title of 'State Champion' within their age groups, adding prestige to already popular events.

Impact on Chattanooga

This achievement positions Chattanooga as a destination for competitive runners throughout Tennessee and neighboring states. For local runners, these championships provide unprecedented opportunities to compete at a championship level close to home.

The championship series also recognizes the countless volunteer hours and organizational expertise that make the Chattanooga Track Club a cornerstone of the regional running scene. From the Signal Mountain Pie Run’s sunrise views to the historic routes of the Chickamauga Battlefield, each race showcases different aspects of the area's natural beauty and history.

Looking Ahead

As the Chattanooga Track Club prepares to host these championship races throughout 2025, runners of all abilities should mark their calendars. Whether aiming for a state championship title or simply participating in high-quality running events, these races offer something for everyone in the running community.

*The Chattanooga Track Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting running and physical fitness in the Chattanooga area. The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is the oldest and largest national association of running organizations in the United States.*