RABID RACCOON 2025
About Rabid Raccoon
A January 25K on the north and west sides of Raccoon Mountain — Megawatt, Grindstone Ridge, Lower Chunky, Live Wire 1 and 2, High Voltage, and Split Rock. Technical, rooty, beautifully cold, with direction alternating year to year. Cupless race — bring your own hydration. Proceeds benefit SORBA.
THE FINISHERS
- 1Abigail West· 292:15:42
- 2Molly Ryan· 372:40:07
- 3Caitlyn Bennett· 312:54:03
- 1Bryson Harper· 361:53:19
- 2Gatlin Holland· 291:54:43
- 3Blake Neumann· 322:05:39
Age-group winners · 25K
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | — | Toby Vogt3:40:13 |
| 20-29 | Abigail West2:15:42 | Gatlin Holland1:54:43 |
| 30-39 | Molly Ryan2:40:07 | Bryson Harper1:53:19 |
| 40-49 | Jennifer Osborne3:40:22 | Brent Spell2:37:23 |
| 50-59 | Ellen Gooden3:34:53 | Wayne Goff2:27:14 |
| 60-69 | Leslie Cain4:34:07 | Tab Tollett3:16:48 |
25K · 73 men finishers
- 1Bryson Harper1:53:19Overall #1Age 36Chattanooga, TN
- 2Gatlin Holland1:54:43Overall #2Age 29Birmingham, AL
- 3Blake Neumann2:05:39Overall #3Age 32Athens, GA
- 4Cutler Cole2:10:00Age 30Flintstone, GA
- 5Matt Cathey2:12:10Age 33Knoxville, TN
- 6Callan Hasling2:12:37Age 21Marietta, GA
- 7Travis Randolph2:13:17Age 37Signal Mountain, TN
- 9Davis Winstead2:24:01Age 33Lyles, TN
- 10Adam Cogbill2:25:21Age 35Chattanooga, TN
- 11Wayne Goff2:27:14Age 57Acworth, GA
- 12Skyler Baker2:27:53Age 30Chattanooga, TN
- 13Nathan McDonough2:28:08Age 34Chattanooga, TN
- 14Will Noggle2:32:19Age 32Signal mountain, TN
- 15Emmett Whitaker2:32:43Age 26chattanooga, TN
- 16Mike Vasquez2:33:51Age 36atlanta, GA
- 17Brent Spell2:37:23Age 45Hixson, TN
- 18Taylor Richardson2:37:48Age 35Ashland City, TN
- 20Rich Stewart2:42:32Age 36Chattanooga, TN
- 21Shay McCormick2:43:25Age 31Chattanooga, TN
- 22Gage Anderson2:43:52Age 28Birmingham, AL
| Men Place | Overall | Name | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | Bryson Harper | 36 | 1:53:19 |
| 2 | #2 | Gatlin Holland | 29 | 1:54:43 |
| 3 | #3 | Blake Neumann | 32 | 2:05:39 |
| 4 | #4 | Cutler Cole | 30 | 2:10:00 |
| 5 | #5 | Matt Cathey | 33 | 2:12:10 |
| 6 | #6 | Callan Hasling | 21 | 2:12:37 |
| 7 | #7 | Travis Randolph | 37 | 2:13:17 |
| 8 | #9 | Davis Winstead | 33 | 2:24:01 |
| 9 | #10 | Adam Cogbill | 35 | 2:25:21 |
| 10 | #11 | Wayne Goff | 57 | 2:27:14 |
| 11 | #12 | Skyler Baker | 30 | 2:27:53 |
| 12 | #13 | Nathan McDonough | 34 | 2:28:08 |
| 13 | #14 | Will Noggle | 32 | 2:32:19 |
| 14 | #15 | Emmett Whitaker | 26 | 2:32:43 |
| 15 | #16 | Mike Vasquez | 36 | 2:33:51 |
| 16 | #17 | Brent Spell | 45 | 2:37:23 |
| 17 | #18 | Taylor Richardson | 35 | 2:37:48 |
| 18 | #20 | Rich Stewart | 36 | 2:42:32 |
| 19 | #21 | Shay McCormick | 31 | 2:43:25 |
| 20 | #22 | Gage Anderson | 28 | 2:43:52 |
RACE DAY DETAILS
The 2025 Rabid Raccoon was a middle-distance trail race on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, hosted by Bad Beard Events. The 25K started at Laurel Point and covered the north and west sides of the mountain, hitting trails including Megawatt, Grindstone Ridge, Lower Chunky, Live Wire 1 and 2, High Voltage, and Split Rock. Race date: Saturday, February 8, 2025.
25K on Raccoon Mountain — north and west sides — across Megawatt, Grindstone Ridge, Lower Chunky, Live Wire 1 & 2, High Voltage, and Split Rock.
Cutoffs — 25K Finish: 5:00
Awards — 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in overall male and female categories. All runners received a race shirt, finisher prize, and post-race food.
Start: Laurel Point Parking Lot, Raccoon Mountain (~20 min from Chattanooga). No refunds; bibs non-transferable; bib-swapping = DQ. No dogs on course. Medical by Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue Service (donation). Proceeds benefit SORBA Chattanooga. Sponsors: Fast Break, Gearhead Outfitters, Tucker Build, La Sportiva, Rossignol, Black Diamond, Roark, Turtlebox, Friction Prescription, Swiftwick, Teva, Peak Physical Therapy and Fitness, Horton Design.
- Friday Feb 7, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMEarly packet pickupHello Monty on Main St
- Saturday Feb 8, 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM ESTRace-day packet pickup
- 8:30 AM EST25K start
- ——Aid station 1Water, Gatorade, granola bars, gummy bears, gels, chips
- ——Aid station 2Water, Gatorade, granola bars, gummy bears, gels, chips
- RequiredHydration pack or handheld bottle (cupless race)
RABID RACCOON ARCHIVE
THE GROUND RABID RACCOON RUNS ON
Get to know the trail before the gun goes off. Our guide covers the trailhead, the terrain, and the route for your watch, so a training run out here means fewer surprises on race day.
Volunteer
Volunteer with Bad Beard Events
Our races run on volunteer power — course marshals, aid stations, packet pickup, finish-line cheer squads.
You don't need experience. Bring a thermos, decent layers, and a willingness to clap loudly. We'll plug you in.