Trash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga 2026 — Chattanooga, TN

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Venue
Raccoon Mountain Pumped Station Reservoir - Laurel Point
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $140.00
Events
5-ish K, 10K, Half Marathon, Metric Marathon (26.2K), Marathon, 50K Ultramarathon
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What's a trash panda? It's a fun term for a raccoon...because they sort of look like giant pandas (in their coloring) and they sort of look like red pandas (which sort of look like raccoons) and also, they like to dig through the trash. It's also the slightly-bratty-but-still-kinda-cute little sister race to our perennial powerhouse, the spring Raccoon Mountain races. START/FINISH: Laurel Point on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee STUFF: - There will be swag. We have TECHNICALLY surpassed the amount of swag we ordered for this year, but in order to open up more spots to participate in the race, we have some alternative options for swag. If the swag item is something you're just going to toss in the trash, we’d rather you take the alternative swag. Tossing swag in the trash is raccoon behavior, not human behavior! We want to make sure you get something that will make your precious little heart happy. - Laser burned wooden finisher medal. Produced by a real, live, actual Tenness

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Trash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga 2026 — Chattanooga, TN?

Trash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga 2026 — Chattanooga, TN takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Where is Trash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga 2026 — Chattanooga, TN held?

Trash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga 2026 — Chattanooga, TN is held at Raccoon Mountain Pumped Station Reservoir - Laurel Point in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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