Project Running Fearless is a unique community event that combines a 5K fun run with a 2-hour hands-on self-defense course designed specifically for runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Our goal isn't to race—it's to bring people together, build confidence, and equip you with practical skills to help you stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.
This event is open to everyone, regardless of fitness level or experience. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Your Experience
🏃 Community 5K Fun Run
Kick off the morning with a relaxed, non-competitive run on the beautiful Tennessee Riverwalk. Meet new people, encourage one another, and enjoy moving together as a community.
🥞 Post-Run Breakfast
Refuel, connect, and get ready for the training ahead.
🥋 Runner-Focused Self-Defense Training
Led by Zirkops Training, this 2-hour interactive course focuses on:
Situational awareness
Threat prevention
Practical self-defense techniques for real-world situations
Whether you run alone, walk your neighborhood, hike local trails, or simply want to feel more confident in your everyday life, you'll leave with valuable skills that can help you better recognize, avoid, and respond to potential threats.
Registration Includes
✔ Community 5K Fun Run
✔ 2-Hour Self-Defense Course
✔ Event T-Shirt
✔ Finisher Medal
✔ Breakfast
✔ Swag Bag
Event Details
📅 Saturday, January 16, 2027
📍 Herbert Fry Center – Chattanooga, TN
🕗 8:00 AM
Run Together. Learn Together. Go Home Safely.
Join us as we build stronger, safer communities through movement, education, and confidence. Whether you're a runner, walker, or simply someone who wants to gain practical self-defense skills, Project Running Fearless is for you. We can't wait to welcome you to our inaugural event!
Jan 16, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$135.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Chattanooga.
Learn more about the host city, Chattanooga.
Chattanooga is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Tennessee River and borders Georgia to the south. The population was 181,099 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 191,496 in 2024. It is Tennessee's fourth-most populous city and one of the two principal cities of East Tennessee, along with Knoxville. It anchors the Chattanooga metropolitan area, Tennessee's fourth-largest metropolitan statistical area, as well as a larger three-state area that includes southeastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia, and northeastern Alabama.
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