Saturday, October 21, 2023

2023 Signal Mountain Pie Run

AWESOME SUNRISE VIEWS, MEMORABLE HILLS, MUSIC, AND A PUMPKIN PIE WAITING FOR YOU AT THE FINISH! 

The Signal Mountain Pie Run is a certified, 10K run.  Race starts and finishes at the Signal Mountain Pruett's, 1210 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain, TN.   A beautiful, rolling course with 2 significant hills.  Beautiful views over East Brow Road.  10K course USATF certification number - TN21050MS      Check out the 2022 Pictures ~ Oh My Goodness.  Free downloads of Professional Photos!  Who loves Ya Baby?   Facebook ~ Tennessee Sport Pics  Album 2022 Pie Run 

Map

PARKING SUGGESTIONS:   Follow parking signs and volunteers.  Parking at the LDS Church and at the Truist Bank lot.  Please leave 2 front rows open in front of Pruett's.  In the course map section:  Mile markers (all 6) will be in position like 2022 race.  See this MAP for race day parking locations.

AWARDS

Pumpkin pie and Finish-line festival for all finishers!  BUT ~ racers MUST register by Midnight SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th to be assured their pie!!

Special this year for Youth 19 and under. Entry fee only $10 and you receive a custom cookie from the Cookie Lady (instead of a pie). 

Register online through OCTOBER 19TH at 11:59 p.m for $35.  You can still online register with your credit card info for $40 until 6PM 10/20 (Friday) on your computer or phone. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 6PM FRIDAY. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRAION AFTER 6PM FRIDAY.  

Packet Pickup on Friday 10/20 from 4-6pm at the CTC office (1014 Dallas Road, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37405) or race morning at Pruett's from 6:30 to 7:30am.   

We are proud to announce the 2023 Signal Mountain Pie Run is the RRCA 10K State Championship event!! Custom RRCA State Championship Bibs for all and Medals for top M/F Overall, Master, Grand Master, and Senior Grand Master. All are eligible regardless of state of residence. 

Trophies will be awarded to Top 1 M/F:  Overall, Master, Grand Master, and Senior Grand Master.   

"PRIZE MONEY" ~  $25 to each top female and male finisher in the Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Grand Masters categories. New this year, $10 to each Age Group 1st place!!

Age Group Awards IN 5 YEAR GROUPINGS

1st - 3rd Place in the following categories:  10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.

NOTE: Awards will not be mailed.  If you are unable to stay for the awards ceremony please arrange for a family member or friend to collect your award. 

PREDICTION CONTEST

Special added twist no other local race does!!!    Your prediction must be clearly marked on your race application. $50, $30, and $20 will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd runners with closest predicted net finish time! To qualify for the prize money, finishing time must be less than 70 minutes.   This is not required... you can skip this on your race registration.  It's a fun tradition for this race. Quirky = F.U.N.

TEAMS: New this year. If you want to be part of a team, have the team leader send the name of the team to PieRun@Chattanoogatrackclub.org and we will send a team code for your team members to enter when they register. Being a member of a team is not required to register. This is not a discount (note already low pricing). Team winning categories will be revealed 9/15. (Hint: Largest, most Piely, Loudest, best dressed...) and will be announced during awards.  Use your team code to encourage your "tribe" to join for this only of its kind race. 

DOOR PRIZES  - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.

We ARE offering Pumpkin Pies to EVERYONE who enters by October 15th.  Also, we are adding a Post Race Festival at Pruett's Market on Signal!  We have enhanced the sponsorship and there will be great door prizes ~ and the Volunteers names will go into the drawing!  XO  

Location:   

Directions:   Starts and finishes at Pruett's Market back porch, 1210 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain, TN 37377. A beautiful rolling 10K course with sunrise views of the valley from East Brow Road. Music, post race refreshments and your pie await your finish. USATF Certified Course # TN21050MS. Directions: Take Route 27 to the Signal Mountain Exit. Follow Signal Mountain Road (127N) up the mountain 1.45 miles past the traffic light on Signal, the registration and start/finish is at Pruett's Market. As you approach Hampton and Taft, follow parking direction guidance from signs and volunteers.  Please keep the front two rows open in front of Pruett's.  Parking ~ in the LDS Church and Truist Bank lots.

Pruett's Market will host the finish line experience festival with music, post race refreshments and your pumpkin pie. They will be open early at 7am for coffee and other purchases for you and your guests.  Also, beer, is available to purchase with your I.D.  Also, yummy food is available for purchase also.   Enjoy the outdoor fireplace!

SPONSORS

Sponsored by The Chattanooga Track Club, Davis and Hoss, Doug Torrance, DDS, Citizens Tri-County Bank, Coca Cola,  PRUETT'S MARKET, Travis Close Homes, Flipper Bend, and Ad Tech Ceramics.   Also supporting our race - Waldens Ridge Emergency Service and the communities of Signal Mountain and Waldens Ridge.

Event details and schedule
Packet Pickup:  Friday, October 20, 2023  Chattanooga Track Club Office, 1014 Dallas Road, Suite 101, Chattanooga, Tn 37405  4:00-6:00 p.m.  ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 6PM ON 10/20/23 FOR $40. NO REGISTRATION AFTER 6PM FRIDAY.

Race Day ~ Saturday, October 21, 2023

6:30 - 7:30am   Day of race packet pickup and registration. NO DAY OF REGISTRATIONS!

Race begins at 8:00 A.M. 

Race Results will be posted at www.chattanoogatrackclub.org 

ABOUT THE CHATTANOOGA TRACK CLUB
The Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization founded in 1970. The CTC is a membership based organization dedicated to stimulating interest in running and fitness for all ages and promoting wellness through these activities. We encourage anyone with similar interests to become a member and support our goals. No special qualifications, other than an interest in running and fitness, are required. Members can choose their own level of involvement: participant, volunteer, or sponsor. Everyone, from serious competitor to the casual walker, is welcome. To learn more or become a CTC member visit: www.runctc.org

***  CTC has a no refund policy.  This is due to Planning, Purchasing, Ordering all necessary materials and services for a race of this size.  We are sorry if circumstances prevent you from participating after you have registered on-line.  Please contact the race director if you would like to DEFER your entry to 2024.  Thank you for understanding ***