Events
8-Miler 2025
4-Miler 2025
2-Miler 2025
Athlete Rider-4 Mile
2 Mile Run Anywhere Virtual 2025
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.possumchase.com.
Place
Corryton, TN US 37721
Description
BENEFICIARIES:
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 2025. 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
2 Mile Virtual: 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.
Shirts must be picked up in person Saturday morning before 10:30am. No shirts or awards will be mailed.
PACKET PICKUP:
T-shirt and bib will be available on race morning (October 25) 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
FACEBOOK:
Like us on Facebook and invite your friends at https://www.facebook.com/Corryton8Miler
Referral Rewards
Participants will be assigned a unique personal url when they register. The participant can encourage their friends to use this url when they register for this event. The system will maintain a count of the number of registrations for each url. When five participants have registered using a participant's personal url, the participant with that url will receive a retroactive refund of $5 to the credit card that they used for registration. Maximum of two $5 refunds per url.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Corryton Possum Chase 8-Miler, 4-Miler, and 2-Miler Races.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Protecht Regshield Insurance
This event offers Protecht Regshield Insurance to registrants at the time of online registration. It is suggested that registrants review the coverage details by following the included URL.
2 Mile Run Anywhere Virtual Event
This event offers a virtual component. Participants in this event will be able to run or walk the 2 Mile distance on the course that they choose anytime between October 12 and midnite October 26. Participants will have access to the RaceJoy application which will allow them to use this phone application to monitor their distance and time on the course. The application will also allow them to upload their time to the virtual results page on RunSignup. Virtual participants will receive an event shirt which must be claimed at packet pickup on October 25. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
Utilizing the RaceJoy Application for the Virtual Event
Participants will be able to post their individual results either using the RaceJoy application or manually beginning at 12:00 AM on October 12, 2025 and ending at 11:59 PM on October 26, 2025.
Manual results may be posted as follows:
Visit the Corryton Possum Chase 8-Miler, 4-Miler, and 2-Miler registration page and confirm that you are logged in
Locate the "Results" tab at the top of the menu
Click the "Submit Virtual Results" button
Search for your registration either by first and last name or by email address and date of birth
Once you have found your registration, select "Submit Virtual Results" and enter your finish time
RaceJoy utilization is included as part of the registration fee. The RaceJoy application utilizes your smart phone's GPS capability to record distance and time. Instructions for RaceJoy utilization for virtual events are as follows:
Get the App: Download RaceJoy from the App Store or Google Play.
Find Race: Click Featured Races to access the event you are doing or search by name in the search field.
Set Up Tracking: Click I Want to Be Tracked and follow the prompts carefully. Select the course(s) you plan to complete.
Enter Your Bib Number for Results: For events offering virtual scored results, enter your bib number provided to you by the race. RaceJoy will then automatically submit your finish data.
When you run or walk your course, open the RaceJoy application and follow the prompts to adjust settings as needed. WiFi must be disabled on your phone.
When you start: Click TRACK ME: Make sure to click the green blinking TrackMe button to start the tracking of your phone. Select the course you are signed up to run. Click START MY RACE as you begin your walk/run to start your personal clock. RaceJoy auto detects when you complete the course distance. No need to click Finish.
Race Redo for Virtual Events: You have the option to redo a course multiple times by clicking the redo button. (warning: selecting the redo button will clear previous performance data.)
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