Chattanoogans will celebrate
Park(ing) Day all over the city this
Fri., Sept. 18, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the downtown area alone, there will be 50 pop-up parks in parking spaces, including a special surprise along Market St., courtesy of Outdoor Chattanooga, Bike Chattanooga, Bike/Walk Chattanooga and Safe Routes to Schools. Take an extra long lunch hour and check it out.
Raccoon Mtn. Round the Rim Road Run Sept. 21
The Chattanooga Track Club will host the
Raccoon Mtn. Round the Rim Road Run on Sat., Sept. 21, beginning at
9 a.m. at the top of TVA Raccoon Mtn. The event features 5K and 10K courses around the mountain reservoir with spectacular views of the TN River Gorge. Special registration discounts for runners 21 and under.
Skyhoundz World Disc Dog ChampionshipsSept. 27 & 28
Ironman may have the toughest athletes on two legs, but the
Skyhoundz World Disc Dog Championships, happening
on Sat. &
Sun., Sept. 27 & 28, in Coolidge Park, boasts the world's impressive athletes of the four legged variety. A week of trials culminates in a weekend freestyle competition for dogs little and small. And the entire event is free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and come watch!
UTC Intrasquad Rowing Regatta Sept. 27
The University of TN at Chattanooga will host their annual
Intrasquad Rowing Regatta on Sat., Sept. 27, launching from the UTC rowing barges on the TN Riverpark. If you're on the river, keep your eyes peeled for crews.
Ironkids Chattanooga Fun Run Sept. 27
Kids ages 3-15 can experience the excitement of Ironman on a 1/4, 1/2 or full mile course at the
Ironkids Fun Run, starting at
9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 27, at Ross' Landing. Younger kids generally run the short courses, while kids nine and older tackle the full mile. But superkids may seed themselves wherever they wish. Cost is $15. Young runners may register online or in person
on Thurs. and
Fri., Sept. 25 & 26, or early Sat. a.m. before the race. To learn more,
email Ironkids.
Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga Sept. 28
The spectacle to watch on
Sun., Sept. 28, at the inaugural Ironman Chattanooga, will be the swim start, which begins in waves at
7:30 a.m., 2.4 miles upriver of Ross' Landing. Stake out your spot on the Riverwalk or Walnut St. Bridge to watch the churning mass of competitors. To see other top spectating venues, visit "
Your Guide to Ironman Chattanooga."