Inaugural Mud Run Event Sells Out – 125 Teams to Participate
On Saturday, August 28, 2010 more than 1,000 people will gather to compete in the first annual Chattanooga Mud Run at Greenway Farms to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. Proudly sponsored by Capital Toyota and Toyota of Cleveland, the Mud Run will be a 5K-style run featuring a military-style obstacle course with most of the obstacles surrounded by (or consisting entirely of) mud. The Mud Run is a team based event.
Teams are to be comprised of five participants ages 14 and up. “The Mud Run is poised to become one of our most unique and interesting fundraising events,” said Pete Palmer, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. “We’re always looking for new, exciting ways to expand our role and serving capacity in the Chattanooga area. The Mud Run concept has taken off in other communities, and we are thrilled to host the first one here in Chattanooga to build affordable homes for economically disadvantaged families.”
Mud Run Details
The Mud Run will feature a 3.2 mile course with several obstacles along the way. Teams will have to traverse muddy belly crawls, slippery hill climbs, mazes, wooden walls, and mud pits. The course is achievable for all competitive levels and is intended for active enthusiasts looking for a unique challenge. The Mud Run will take place at Greenway Farms in Hixson, TN off Hamill Road. Awards will be given to the top two teams in the following divisions: Overall, Top Male, Top Female, and Top Coed.
The Chattanooga Mud Run is sponsored by Capital Toyota and Toyota of Cleveland. Additional sponsorship has been provided by WDEF-TV, Regions Bank, Big River Grille, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, Greenlife Grocery, and East Chattanooga Lumber. With their support, Habitat for Humanity is able to provide a quality experience that will maximize the amount of fun for every participant involved.
