Project Running Fearless Experience-Chattanooga Edition 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $165
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Running Fearless Experience | 5K | Jan 16, 20278:00 AM | $165 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $165 until Jan 16.
Online registration closes Jan 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $165, entry is about 371 percent above a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Chattanooga runs 34:14, about 11:01 a mile, based on 28 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:12 and men in 31:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:48 AM, and the Project Running Fearless Experience starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4301 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 16 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 18°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4301 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 16, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Project Running Fearless Experience-Chattanooga Edition?
- Saturday, January 16, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $165 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
- At $165, entry is about 371 percent above a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 4301 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
From the organizers
Project Running Fearless – Chattanooga Edition
Run. Learn. Protect.
Project Running Fearless is a unique community event that combines a 5K fun run with a 2-hour hands-on self-defense course designed specifically for runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Our goal isn't to race—it's to bring people together, build confidence, and equip you with practical skills to help you stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.
This event is open to everyone, regardless of fitness level or experience. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Your Experience
🏃 Community 5K Fun Run
Kick off the morning with a relaxed, non-competitive run on the beautiful Tennessee Riverwalk. Meet new people, encourage one another, and enjoy moving together as a community.