Join Evergreen Property Group and Bad Beard Events for the 3rd Holiday Hustle Trail Race in the picturesque Black Creek subdivision, supporting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust! Experience the thrill of the brand-new trails on Aetna Mountain with race options for everyone: a challenging 10K and a swift 5K. Set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Aetna, this event offers the perfect way to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature just before Christmas. Mark your calendars for December 13th, 2026, and celebrate the holiday season with family, friends, and fellow trail enthusiasts. Every runner will receive fun Christmas swag and pancakes after the race. ALL ability levels are welcome, and YES, you can hike the course if you do not want to run it. The 5k-ish is a single blue/green loop and the 10k-ish is two same-direction loops. There will be one full aid station with water, and snacks at the main Aeta Trailhead The start/finish has a large open field, covered pavilions with picnic tables and grills, a playground, a dog park, and a basketball court. So, be sure to bring the entire family, including the pups (but they cannot run the race), for a day of fun, even if you're not running! Packet Pickup will be from 7:30-8:45am and both races will begin at 9. Race distances are around 3.7 for the 5K and 7.2 for the 10K. The 5K runs one loop and the 10K runs two loops. Each loop has around 600ft of gain (you climb up and run down) Use these coordinates to the start/finish- 35.0181740,-85.4061561 You can also use this address and follow signage all the way past the club to the back of the subdivision. 400 Alpine Way, Chattanooga, TN
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 10Kish
Type — Running
09:00
$45.00
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 5Kish
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Chattanooga.
Learn more about the host city, Chattanooga.
Chattanooga is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Tennessee River and borders Georgia to the south. The population was 181,099 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 191,496 in 2024. It is Tennessee's fourth-most populous city and one of the two principal cities of East Tennessee, along with Knoxville. It anchors the Chattanooga metropolitan area, Tennessee's fourth-largest metropolitan statistical area, as well as a larger three-state area that includes southeastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia, and northeastern Alabama.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Holiday Hustle 5Kish and 10Kish.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Connor Hatfield | '25 | 00:50:27 | |
| 🥈 | John Sillery | '24 | 00:53:10 | |
| 🥉 | Alan Boles | '24 | 00:55:03 | |
| 4 | Bruce Boles | '24 | 00:55:10 | |
| 5 | William Noggle | '25 | 00:55:34 | |
| 6 | Jason Fitzpatrick | '24 | 1:04:57 | |
| 7 | Oscar Alvarez | '24 | 1:06:16 | |
| 8 | Lance Steele | '24 | 1:10:18 | |
| 9 | David Gadd | '24 | 1:10:25 | |
| 10 | Josh Hale | '25 | 1:10:56 |
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