The Grab Bag
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The Grab Bag : event overview
The Grab Bag is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Chattanooga, TN (4301 Amnicola Highway, 37406). The organizer offers four event options:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Option
The event is described as low-key and focused on camaraderie rather than competition. There is a four-hour time limit for all distances. Results are posted online but the event does not use millisecond chip timing.
Course, logistics and inclusions
The course is mostly flat with some small inclines and declines on a paved path along the Tennessee River, behind the Chattanooga State campus to the Chickamauga Dam. Participants pass the start/finish/aid station multiple times, and drop bags are allowed for personal items. Restrooms in heated buildings with flushing toilets, sinks, and soap are available.
Registration includes entry in the chosen distance, online results, and race swag drawn from past, discontinued races; participants may choose swag items. There is an optional $5 add-on for a bonus swag item. Medals and bibs are selected from past races and may not match. Aid stations supply beverages, gels, fruit, snacks, and other items. Packet pickup is on Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 AM only. The course is USATF sanctioned but not certified for Boston qualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
