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When
Monday, September 7th, 2026
Where
4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga TN
Distances
5K · Marathon
Typical weather
67–85°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–76°F
dry
2024
65–82°F
dry
2023
71–87°F
dry
2022
69–83°F
dry
2021
63–87°F
dry
2020
63–87°F
dry
2019
71–94°F
dry
2018
72–91°F
dry
2017
53–72°F
dry
2016
74–93°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Monday, Sep 7
Cloudy · 59–72°F
Monday, Sep 7starts near 59°F · 22% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Race Details
- Date: Monday, September 7th, 2026
- Location: 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
- Website: 5K for FCA 2026
- Type: RRCA 5K Championship
Purpose of the Race
- Organizer: Front Runner Athletics and Chattanooga FCA
- Mission: Raise money for local Chattanooga Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Impact: FCA supports over 60 middle schools, high schools, and colleges
- Community: Join us in supporting youth through sports and faith
Cash Prizes
- 1st Place: $200
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $50
- Acknowledgment: Recognizing overall winners in the race
Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor: Front Runner Athletics
- Gold Sponsors: Jenkins Masonry, Red Owl Coffee Company, S&S Auto Repair
- Silver Sponsor: Bean Heating & Air Conditioning, Scenic City Orthopedics
- Bronze Sponsors: Balega, Davis and Hoss: Attorneys at Law, Giant Steps, Goss Insurance Agency, Owens Cyclery, Scenic Community Credit Union
Award Categories
- Overall Awards: 1st Place Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male, Masters Female, Grand Masters Male and Grand Masters Female
- Age Group Awards: 10 and under (2), 11-13 (2), 14-18 (2), 19-24 (2), 25-29 (2), 30-34 (2), 35-39 (2), 40-44 (2), 45-49 (2), 50-54 (2), 55-59 (2), 60-64 (2), 65-69 (2), 70-over (1), 80-over (1)
- Recognition: Celebrate the achievements of all participants
- Encouragement: Motivating runners of all ages and skill levels
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