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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
217 Cove Road, Chickamauga GA
5K · 1 Mile
65–83°F · some rain risk
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2025
64–88°F
dry
2024
64–86°F
dry
2023
55–81°F
dry
2022
61–88°F
dry
2021
68–74°F
rain
2020
61–71°F
dry
2019
68–83°F
dry
2018
68–91°F
dry
2017
65–85°F
dry
2016
70–86°F
dry
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About this race
Meat Sweats Sizzler Run
September 19, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Chickamauga, GA
Chickamauga Blue & Gray BBQ Festival
Race Overview
- Challenge: Think you’ve got what it takes to earn your BBQ?
- Kickoff: Start the Chickamauga Blue & Gray BBQ Festival with the Meat Sweats Sizzler Run — a fun and festive race.
- Community: This race is about community, laughter, and working up an appetite for ribs, brisket, and festival favorites.
- Costumes: Costumes are welcome — bacon, pigs, pitmasters, or anything BBQ inspired!
Distances
- 5K: Meat Sweats Sizzler
- 1 Mile: Hot Sauce Mile 🌶️
- Challenge: The Hot Sauce Mile is for those who like to bring a little heat with an optional hot sauce dash.
- Fun: It's short, spicy, and all in good fun.
Swag & Awards
- Participation: Every participant will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal.
- Awards: Given to Overall Male & Female.
- Age Groups: 0–9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
- Festival: After the race, enjoy the Chickamauga Blue & Gray BBQ Festival with BBQ vendors, local makers, and live music.
Join Us!
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come earn those meat sweats. 🍖🔥
For more details, visit the Meat Sweats Sizzler Run page.
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