
From the Organizer
RINGGOLD Chicken & Waffles Dash 5K
Get ready for the most delicious and ridiculous 5K you’ll ever run! Join us on June 20th, 2026 during the Ringgold 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
Every participant will receive a race t-shirt and earn a finisher medal at the finish line.
Awards will be given to overall male & female and the following age groups:
0–9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
After the race, stick around and enjoy the festival with amazing food vendors and a makers market full of local goodies.
Whether you're racing for a PR or just running for the waffles…
Run now. Waffles later. 🏃♀️🐔🧇
Events
Weather
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
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chickamauga 2 Sw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
860 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 14 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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12
Days to train
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Ringgold Chicken and Waffles 5k Dash
Jun 20, 2026