Strawberry Chase Traditional 5K/10k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for our annual 5K/10K/1Mi Strawberry Chase!  

The traditional course is flat and fast through historic Downtown Dayton, TN. It begins and ends at the Rhea County Community Center (Rc3- formerly the Rhea Family YMCA) and is professionally timed.

Both events raise funds to provide fitness equipment for the Rhea County Community Center, a non-profit wellness organization which seeks to build a healthy community.

Packet Pickup May 13, 2022 6-8 PM at Rc3 and day of race.

SCHEDULE:
6:30 AM - Day-of REGISTRATION and packet pick-up
7:45 AM - 5K and 10K start
9:15AM - 1 Mile start
5K Traditional - $30 (after April 29 - $35)   
10K Traditional - $35 (after April 29 - $40)   
1 Mi Fun Run/Walk - $15 (after April 29 - $20)

Awards:  Participants in the traditional event will receive finisher medals(5K/10K)/ ribbons (1 mile) or medals that will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female, 1st place in age groups, and Masters male and female (40+). Strawberries, a 3-month membership to Rc3, and other gift certificates and prizes are also awarded to overall winners as well as to Masters. Top 3 girls and boys, 12 years old and under and top 3 men and women, 50 years old and over will receive medals for the 1 mile race.
5k and 10k participants receive performance shirts. 1 milers receive a cotton shirt.
Strawberries, bagels, water and more will be provided for runners.
Strollers and dogs are welcome but will start at the back of the pack.
10k is a double loop route.
Call (423)775-0821 for more information.