Event Description

🍖 Meat Sweats Sizzler Run
September 19, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Chickamauga, GA
Chickamauga Blue & Gray BBQ Festival

Think you’ve got what it takes to earn your BBQ?

Kick off the Chickamauga Blue & Gray BBQ Festival with the Meat Sweats Sizzler Run — a fun and festive race designed to get you moving before diving into some of the best barbecue in the region.

Whether you're chasing a fast 5K or just looking for a fun challenge with friends and family, this race is all about community, laughter, and working up the perfect appetite for ribs, brisket, and all the festival favorites waiting at the finish line.

Costumes are welcome — bacon, pigs, pitmasters, or anything BBQ inspired!

Run first… BBQ after.

 
🏃 Distances
5K – Meat Sweats Sizzler

1 Mile – Hot Sauce Mile 🌶️
The Hot Sauce Mile is for runners who like to bring a little heat. During the race, participants will have the option to take a quick hot sauce dash as part of the challenge. It’s short, spicy, and all in good fun.

 
🎽 Swag & Awards
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
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 Chickamauga Blue & Gray BBQ Festival featuring incredible BBQ vendors, local makers, live music, and a full afternoon of festival fun.

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come earn those meat sweats. 🍖🔥