Happy Thanksgiving from Wild Trails | The Wild Side | November 2016

Wild Trails - Chattanooga Trail Running and Trail Conservation Non-profit

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Wild Trails is Thankful for You

As we pause today and reflect on those things we\’re most thankful for, Wild Trails extends a huge Thank You to all the runners, members, volunteers, supporters and sponsors who have partnered with us this year. We could not do this without all of you! Thanks to the combined efforts of so many, we are able to continue impacting our community by promoting healthy lifestyles through education and local races, by building and improving local trails, and by investing in local organizations who are also working to improve Chattanooga.

From all of us at Wild Trails, Thank You!

Photo: Steve Voght


Register Now for 2016 Lookout Mountain 50 Miler, 21 Miler, 10K & 5K

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New for this year are the 21 Mile and 5K distances so now this race really offers something for everyone! The 21 Miler starts with the 50 Miler and follows the same course as the first half of the 50. The 5K starts with the 10K and traverses the gorgeous cross country trails around Covenant College. There are still a few spots open so finish off 2016 the right way by running the beautiful and scenic trails of Lookout Mountain, Covenant College, Chattanooga Nature Center & Arboretum, and Lula Lake Land Trust.

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2016
Start Time: 21 & 50 Milers 7:30am EST, 5K & 10K 8am EST
Cost: 21 Miler – $65, 50 Miler – $105, 10K – $55, 5K – $30
Location: Chattanooga, TN – Lookout Mountain

Register HERE

Lookout Mountain Race Details Document

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2017 Race Registrations Open December 8th!

Time to mark your calendar, set a reminder and start your training. Registration for all 2017 Wild Trails races will open at Noon on December 8th. We want to help you get a jump on those 2017 resolutions and start planning for next year\’s goals! To sign up, head over to the Wild Trails race pages at Noon on December 8th.

Get 10% off all races with a Wild Trails Membership! You\’ll be supporting an organization you love and getting some sweet perks at the same time. ***Do you SUP or are you a paddler? Watch for more info soon on the new Wild Trails Paddle Club***

Get Your Wild Trails Membership Here

2017 Wild Trails Races

March 11th – Nature Calls 5K & 15K (200 Mile Club Celebration)
April 1st – Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
April 15th – Chickamauga Chase Trail Race
May 6th – 50 Mile SUP
May 13th – Chattanooga City Trail 10K & 30K
May 27th – CPR – Climb, Paddle, Run Race
June 16th-18th – Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race
July 8th – Knox-Nooga SUP Team Relay
August 5th – Still Hollow 1/2 Marathon & 10K
September 23rd – Nature Calls 5K & 15K (200 Mile Club Celebration)
October 21st – Urban Nature 10K
October 28th – Make A Wish Foundation Trailblaze Challenge
November 11th – Upchuck 50K
December 16th – Lookout Mountain 50 Mile and 10K

To sign up, head over to the Wild Trails race pages at Noon on December 8th.


New Wild Trails Adventure Series

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Thankfully there is a growing number of people in our area using nature trails, waterways and crags as an active, integrated part of their lifestyle instead of seeing these places as just a place to \”recreate\”. There is also an increase in the percent of participants in outdoor competitions that are entering only for the adventure, not the competition. We think this is great!

In an effort to support these folks we\’ll be offering several new \”Adventure-type Events\” in 2017. Our goal is to not only have some events for these groups but also to motivate everyone to create their own adventures. These adventure events are simple, low or no cost and only competitive in that we will add the times to our local FKT (Fastest Known Times) list. Basically, all we are offering is the challenge, transportation, perhaps some water-only drops and a great party afterwards. We\’ll have all the details soon on the first 7 Wild Trails Adventures of 2017.

Watch for more info in the near future on this new Wild Trails Adventure Series!