14th Annual Stuffing Strut
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 14th Annual Stuffing Strut
From the Organizer
The 14th Annual Stuffing Strut helps prepare you for your Thanksgiving feast before you have it! Join us Thanksgiving morning for a 5K walk/run through Chester Frost Park. All paid participants will receive a race t-shirt to show off at the Thanksgiving table. Winners in each age bracket will receive a commemorative race medal.
All proceeds from this race benefit the Northside Neighborhood House, the Soddy-Daisy Food Bank, the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department, and the Soddy-Daisy Middle School's Jim Wilson Fund.
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
PACKET PICK will be on Wednesday, November 25, at Chester Frost Park Pavilion,
7872 Causeway Road. Drop by between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to pick up your race day shirt!
Not able to make Packet Pickup? Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. on race day!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Soddy Daisy-Mowbray Mtn, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hixson, TN
Population
182,832
as of 2023
Elevation
683 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 9 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 14th Annual Stuffing Strut
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 14th Annual Stuffing Strut?
- 14th Annual Stuffing Strut is a running race held in Hixson, Tennessee on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 14th Annual Stuffing Strut?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Hixson, Tennessee at Chester Frost Park Pavilion, Hixson, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 14th Annual Stuffing Strut?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
14th Annual Stuffing Strut
Nov 26, 2026