Chattanooga Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk


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Register or Donate

Date: Saturday March 24, 2012
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
5K Chip Timed Race: 9:00 a.m.
Awards: 10:15 a.m.
Kids' Fun Run: 10:45 a.m.
5K Fun Run/Walk: 11:15 a.m.

Location

Coolidge Park
150 River Street
Chattanooga, TN

The 5K course is USATF Certified for all runners: View race map.

Parking

Get Your Rear in Gear Chattanooga has negotiated free parking in the parking garage across from Coolidge Park, by the Mr. Zip gas station. Free parking is available on a first come, first served basis.

Parking will be available at no cost for survivors in the parking lot across from the Chattanooga Theater Center.

Registration Fees

5K Run/Walk
Preregistration: $25
(online before March 21 or postmarked by March 16)
Raceday: $30

Kids' Fun Run or child's 5K (12 years and younger):  $10

Packet Pick-up:

Friday, March 23, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Parkridge Diagnostic Center
2205 McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Volunteer

Please contact University Surgical Associates to volunteer for this race.


Download the Race Brochure.

In the Media

The Chattanoogan.com

 

Get Involved


Form a Team
Form a team of ten or more participants to support a loved one, raise funds, or just to share the excitement on race day. Register your team online, then download a team packet for more information.

Get Fit
Make the most of your Get Your Rear In Gear experience. Check out our Pre-Race Fitness tips and develop the healthy lifestyle habits that will keep you moving on race day...and beyond.

Become a Fundraiser
Collecting funds for the cause is easy. Use our fundraising tips and ideas to make your campaign a success.  Set up an online account and invite others to donate under your name. 

Donate
Can't make it on race day?  Do you want to honor a loved one or improve awareness in your community by supporting this event? Donations may be made on our secure online system.

Sponsor This Event
Want to see your company’s name on brochures, banners and t-shirts? Have a product to donate? Coupons for participants? Contact us about how to become a sponsor.

Shop
Visit the Get Your Rear in Gear store. Purchase GYRIG athletic gear, sweatshirts, head wear and more.  A percent of the sales will go expand our mission of colon cancer education, screening and prevention.

Share Your Story
Have you or someone you know been touched by colon or rectal cancer? Share your story or read about others who have been touched by the disease.

For more information, please contact:

Kayse Rigsby

(423) 757-0716
Email Kayse