The first-ever Lookout Mountain 100k takes place this weekend, beginning and ending at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain. The race is the longest trail running race in Chattanooga history, according to Mark McKnight, marketing director for Rock/ Creek.
Participants will leave the Land Trust and run 38.3 miles to Covenant College, the Lookout Mountain National Battlefield Park and Reflection Riding Center and then return to Lula Lake Land Trust the same way they went out.
The foot race will cross several different properties in Tennessee and Georgia, and much of the race takes place on newly constructed trails. Registration for the 100k is closed but is still open for the 10k.
“I see this race as an opportunity to introduce trail runners from across the country to the beautiful topography we have here in Chattanooga,” said Rock/Creek co-owner Dawson Wheeler. “Within a few minutes of downtown, you have beautiful vistas and challenging trail conditions. Stream crossings, unique rock formations, what else could you want?”
The race will have an 18 hour cutoff, so multiple shifts of volunteers will be needed and the key volunteers will put in a very long day of service to these runners. For registration, visit rockcreek.com/lookout.
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