Spooky Sprint - Chattanooga 2026

The race.

Spooky Sprint takes place October 17, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering race distances of 50 meters, 1 mile, 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, and 13.1 miles, plus volunteer-then-run and virtual race options. All distances except the 1-mile run include chip timing, custom bibs, designer shirts, and finisher medals. The 1-mile distance is untimed. The 50-meter kids' dash is untimed and available free to children ages 10 and under who decline race swag; paid registration includes a youth-sized shirt and youth medal. Finishers receive food at the finish line and free race photos. Youth pricing of $17 applies to the 5K and 10K for runners 12 and under. Registration deadline to guarantee a shirt is midnight on the Thursday two weeks before race day. A virtual race option allows participants to run anywhere at any time while earning swag.