Super Dad Stride

Through the broken pieces, the light will shine!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Blue Ribbon Glow Run is to raise child abuse awareness. DADE FIRST-Family Connection aims to help families make a big difference year-round through small acts that help protect children, strengthen families, promote traits that help protect families, and ultimately, prevent the abuse and neglect of children.

The Blue Ribbon Glow Run will be a FREE Event and people of all ages and families are encouraged to attend. This is a 1 Mile Run/Walk/Crawl.

The run will take place on the track around the Dade County High School football field. GATES OPEN AT 8:00 PM and the 1 MILE RACE starts at 9:00 PM.

For more information, email dade1st@msn.com.

Due to rising costs and the loss of some grant funding, we are asking for donations for t-shirts this year. We will still have free shirts with your online registration.

If you would like to donate to the cost of the shirts for the community, please VENMO @DadeFirst-Family Connection. In the memo line just mention Blue Ribbon Glow Run or (BRGR.) We thank you for your support!

The first 500 people signed up by MARCH 14TH will receive a free Blue Ribbon Glow Run shirt the night of the event.

For those of you who missed the online registrations, you can still sign-up the night of the event and may be able to get left over shirts.

Kona Ice will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to DADE FIRST-FAMILY CONNECTION.

Come dressed to impress and Glow-in-the-Dark!!

**Complete your registration until you see the "Congratulations" banner and your confirmation codes. You will need the printed confirmation to pick up your shirts.

**In order to receive your shirt you must be at the registration table by 8:45 PM and must have your registration confirmation. Those who come after may not receive the size shirt they ordered. You have to be at the event in order to receive your shirt.

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Adventure Awaits 5K and Fun Run on April 18th at the UTC Sports Complex! This family-friendly event invites runners, walkers, and adventurers of all ages to come together for a meaningful cause.

All proceeds from the race benefit the Mocs Adventure Camp Scholarship Fund, helping provide kids with the opportunity to attend summer camp, where they can adventure, build confidence, make lifelong friendships, and create unforgettable memories.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, enjoying a fun run with friends and family, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps open the door to adventure for kids in our community. Come run, have fun, and help send kids to camp, because adventure should be for everyone!

Choose between a fun 5k through campus or a kid-friendly fun run at the sports complex. Enjoy local food trucks, games, and other outdoor activities on the field while you wait for your 5k finisher.

🐔🧇 Chicken & Waffles Dash 5K

Get ready for the most delicious and ridiculous 5K you’ll ever run! Join us on June 13th, 2026 during the Chickamauga Chicken & Waffles Festival for a race that’s equal parts running, laughter, and breakfast-themed fun.

Runners are encouraged to dress the part and join our Chicken & Waffles Costume Challenge. Come dressed as your best chicken, waffle, syrup bottle, chef, or anything breakfast-inspired. The more creative (and slightly ridiculous), the better.

Costume awards include:

🏆 Best Chicken

🧇 Best Waffle

😂 Funniest Costume

👨‍👩‍👧 Best Group Costume

After you dash through the course and cross the finish line, the fun doesn’t stop there. Stick around and celebrate at the festival with amazing food vendors serving up chicken, waffles, and other delicious eats, plus a makers market full of talented local artisans and unique finds.

Whether you're racing for a PR, running for the waffles, or just showing up to see people dressed like breakfast foods… this race is guaranteed to be a good time.

Run now. Waffles later.

The OG Chatty Race

Chattanooga’s signature triathlon is back for year 44, and it’s everything athletes love—fast, scenic, and unforgettable. Start with a smooth, downstream swim in the Tennessee River, then bike and run along the vibrant riverfront and Riverwalk, with the city cheering you on.

From first-timers to seasoned racers, this course is built for great race-day moments and personal wins. Add in Chattanooga’s welcoming vibe and stunning backdrop, and you’ve got one of the Southeast’s best summer races.

‍Swim fast. Race hard. Soak it all in.