5th Annual Chattanooga Rat Race

4.5 mile or 1.2 mile open water downstream swim

Tennessee River, Chattanooga, TN

Saturday, June 12, 2010 -- 7:30 a.m. EDT

1.2 mile race results
Click here to view results, or download the excel spreadsheet.
4.5 mile race results
Click here to view results, or download the excel spreadsheet.
Event
4.5 mile or 1.2 mile open water swim in the Tennessee River; downstream current with an in-water start and a slightly rocky bottom for both the start and finish. The water temperature is expected to be approximately 74 degrees.
4.5 mile race start
Swimmers in the 4.5 mile race will meet at Coolidge Park at 6:30 a.m. and be transported to their starting location — Champions Tennis Club and Dock @ Rivermont Park, located off Hixson Pike in Chattanooga. The race finishes at Coolidge Park under the Walnut Street bridge.
1.2 mile race start
Swimmers in the 1.2 mile race will meet at Coolidge Park at 6:45 a.m. and will be taken to their start location.
Sanctioned by
US Masters Swimming sanction #pending.
Sponsored by
City of Chattanooga, Chattanooga River Rats Masters Swim Team. Proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for the inner city lifeguard programs.
Eligibility
  • USMS swim registration is required of all participants.
  • For USMS members, a copy of your current registration must be presented at packet pickup.
  • Participants under the age of 18 must provide own kayak support.
Registration and fees
Deadline
  • On-line Registration closes at midnight on June 9, 2010.
  • Walk-up registrations will be accepted ON THURSDAY, JUNE 10 (from noon - 6:00) ONLY!
  • There is NO race day registration.
Safety
  • Swimmers must wear the fluorescent swim cap provided.
  • There will be a three hour time limit strictly enforced with a mass start.
  • Any swimmer needing to withdraw from the race must wave his/her cap to signal nearby watercraft.
Rules
USMS swimming rules will apply. Swimmers choosing to wear a wet suit will not be eligible for awards or official placing in the results due to the competitive advantage wet suits provide.
Awards
Awards will be awarded to First Place Male and Female finishers in each age group. The age groups are 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+.
Shirts
T-shirts will be given to each entrant. Additional t-shirts will be available for $12 each.
Awards lunch
The awards lunch will take place immediately following the race at Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park. Additional lunch tickets can be purchased for $10.00 each.
Check-in
Friday, June 11th @ 5:15pm
Fitness Center
1254 East Third Street
Chattanooga, TN 37404
423-697-1385
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