Choo Choo Chase 2018
April 28 @ 5801 Old Champion Road, Chattanooga, TN 37416, United States
GENERAL INFO
Presenting the 2nd Annual Choo Choo Chase Paddle Race
Organized by:
Distances:
7 mile and 2.5 mile + Kids' Race
Craft Divisions:
We will award the following craft divisions provided there are 5 registrants per class before April 14, 2018. Racers in divisions with fewer than 5 registrants by April 14 will compete in the Open category.
Short course only:
- Male and Female Rec/Surf SUP (under 12'6")
Short and long course:
- Male and Female 12'6" SUP
- Male and Female 14' SUP
Long course only:
- OPEN - 7 mile only (any other human powered craft including prones, tandems, other). Open results qualify for Southern Stoke Series Open Division points.
- TBD: Any craft type with 5 or more registrants by April 14 will be awarded for this race as a standalone division (e.g. 5 OC-1, any gender). Additionally if gender + craft combinations are to be awarded, there must be 5+ of that craft/gender combination to be awarded uniquely (e.g. 5 OC-1 men, 5 OC-1 women).
No refunds, transfers to another race, nor transferring of bibs to other paddlers.
Registration Dates & Race Fees:
- $50 thru 3/28 includes tee shirt*
- $50 3/29 thru 4/26 but no tee shirt*
- Online registration closes 4/26
- $70
race day onsite but no tee shirt*
- $30 thru 3/28 includes tee shirt*
- $30 3/29 thru 4/26 but no tee shirt*
- Online registration closes 4/26
- $50 race day onsite but no tee shirt*
All Kids' Course racers who registered before 4/14 receive finisher's awards, additionally:
1st Place: Female and Male age 4-7 on race day
1st Place: Female and Male age 8-13 on race day
1st Place: Female and Male age 14-17 on race day
* Tee Shirts: We will place an optional tee order after the race for those who would like to order a tee. (Cost will be $15 local pickup/$22 if mailed)
Paddler Premiums:
Tri-blend race tee
Catered lunch onsite at Booker T. Washington State park (see above re: additional lunch tickets)
Custom Pint glass
Lunch: Lunch will be catered by a top local chef with meat and vegan options and beverages. Additional lunch tickets must be purchased for non-racers IN ADVANCE by 4/20 online; $10 per ticket
More details to come!
Chattanooga Accommodations:
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