Join us for our annual 5K/10K/1Mi Strawberry Chase this year as we celebrate both Rc3’s 10 th birthday and America’s 250th!

May 9, 2026

The course is flat and fast through historic Downtown Dayton, TN. It begins and ends at the Rhea County Community Center and is professionally timed by Terra Running Company.

The event raises funds to provide fitness equipment for the Rhea County Community Center, a non-profit wellness organization which seeks to build a healthy community.

SCHEDULE:
 FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026: Packet Pick-up at Rc3 from 5pm - 9pm
 SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026:
o 6:30 AM – 7:30AM –DAY-OF REGISTRATION and Packet Pick-up
o 8:00 AM - 5K and 10K start
o 9:30AM - 1 Mile start
o 5K - $35 (after April 17 - $40)
o 10K - $40 (after April 17 - $45) *Finish cut-off 9:30am
o 1 Mi Fun Run/Walk - $20 (after April 17 - $25)

Awards: Participants will receive finisher medals(5K/10K)/ ribbons (1 mile) or medals that will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female, 1st place in age groups, and male and female Masters (50+) and Grand Masters (60+.) Strawberries, a 3-month membership to Rc3, and other gift certificates and prizes are also awarded to overall winners as well as to Masters/Grand Masters. Top 3 girls and boys, 12 years old and under and top 3 men and women, 60 years old and over will receive medals for the 1-mile race. All one-milers receive a ribbon.

 5k and 10k participants receive performance shirts. 1 milers receive a cotton shirt.
 Strawberries, bagels, water and more will be provided for runners.
 Strollers and dogs are welcome but will start at the back of the pack.
 10k is a double loop route. Must be completed by 9:30am.
 This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.

Call (423)775-0821 or go to rc3dayton.com for more information.