Corryton Possum Chase 8-Miler, 4-Miler, and 2-Miler Races

Corryton Possum Chase 8-Miler, 4-Miler, and 2-Miler Races

Corryton, TN
Oct 01, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
Other

Sub-events Details

8-Miler 2024

Other
Oct 26, 2024 (Sat)
8:30 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

4-Miler 2024

Other
Oct 26, 2024 (Sat)
8:40 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

2-Miler 2024

Other
Oct 26, 2024 (Sat)
8:50 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

Virtual 8-Miler 2024

Other
Oct 01, 2024 (Tue)
12:00 AM
Run only
virtual
Adults
USATF

Virtual 4-Miler 2024

Other
Oct 01, 2024 (Tue)
12:00 AM
Run only
virtual
Adults
USATF

Virtual 2-Miler 2024

Other
Oct 01, 2024 (Tue)
12:00 AM
Run only
virtual
Adults
USATF

Event details

BENEFITS CHARITY:  
Corryton Community Club and the Corryton Hospitality Food Pantry

The Corryton Community Club is committed to preserving Corryton’s rural charm and historical heritage while helping build a strong community through events, volunteerism, and education.

The Corryton Hospitality Pantry provides free food on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10am to 2pm at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church.


PLACE:
Corryton Community Center, 9331 Davis Drive, Corryton, TN 37721

DESCRIPTION: 
Out and back course on Corryton-Luttrell Road (USATF certification 8 Mile TN15044MS,  4 Mile TN24019MS,  2 Mile TN16052MS). Click 8 miler to view the USATF certification for the 8 miler  Click 4 miler to view the USATF certification for the 4 miler  Click 2 miler to view the USATF certification for the 2 miler


RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:
2025 Schedule (October 25):

All participants must be checked in before 8:15
7:00-8:15 AM Eastern Time - 8 mile race day registration & packet pickup (no early packet pickup date)

7:00-8:15 AM Eastern Time - 4 mile race day registration & packet pickup (no early packet pickup date)

7:00-8:15 AM Eastern Time - 2 mile race day registration & packet pickup (no early packet pickup date)


8:30 AM - 8 mile start, course closes at 10:30 AM (2 hours)
8:40 AM - 4 mile start, course closes at 10:30 AM
8:50 AM - 2 mile start, course closes at 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 2 mile awards
10:10 AM - 4 mile awards
10:40 AM - 8 mile awards

 

AWARDS (for the traditional event):
8-Miler Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall Finisher, Top M/F Master, Grandmaster, and Veteran Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible). Participation medal for all 8 mile finishers.  Fastest 8-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).

 

4-miler Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall Finisher, Top M/F Master, Grandmaster, and Veteran Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible). Participation medal for all 4 mile finishers.  Fastest 4-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).

 

2-Miler Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible). Participation medal for all finishers.  Fastest 2-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).

 

Team with most participants award plaque (8-Miler 4-Miler and 2-Miler combined).  Walkers are welcome on the 2 mile or 4 mile course!  The 8 mile course is not walker-friendly due to one good size hill, roads being open to traffic, and not having a road shoulder or sidewalk.  All courses close at 10:30 am in 2024.  If you want to walk, we would love for you to walk in the 2 or 4 mile course!


REGISTRATION AND FEES:
8 Mile: by October 13  $30 Adults/$25 Children under age of 19   after October 13  $35 Adults/$25 Children   Day of Race $40 Adults/$30 Children

4 Mile: by October 13  $30 Adults/$25 Children under age of 19 | after October 13  $35 Adults/$30 Children | Day of Race $40 Adults/$35 Children

2 Mile: by October 13 $30 Adults/$25 Children under age of 19 | after October 13  $35 Adults/$30 Children | Day of Race $40 Adults/$35 Children


WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Chip Timed Bib (traditional race)
Event T-shirt* - 50/50 blend long sleeve. No T-shirt Option Deduct $4.00. Adult XXL Add $2.00, Adult XXXL Add $3.00.
*Everyone registered by October 1st will be guaranteed a race shirt.  Everyone registering after this date will be provided a shirt based on remaining supplies and sizes.  We do not plan to reorder shirts in 2025.  Certain sizes may not be available to participants who register after October 1st.

 

PACKET PICKUP:
T-shirt and bib will be available on race morning (October 26) on-site from 7:00-8:35 AM (depending on the event distance chosen). 


RACE ETIQUETTE:
Roads along the running route will still be open to traffic with major intersections being monitored by law enforcement.  For safety, roller blades, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course; headphones are discouraged.  Strollers (2 mile only) start behind runners and walkers; RRCA strongly discourages strollers in events that exceed 5K.


RESULTS:
Complete results will be available at https://totalracesolutions.com/event-results/

 


TN RACE SERIES:
This event is part of The Run and See Tennessee Race Series.

 


INFORMATION:  
John Grigsby  john.grigsby@gmail.com

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