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Red Bull brings 12 of the world’s best climbers to Chattanooga

July 30, 2025 • 
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Photo 1: Two people mid-jump from a bridge that has rock climbing holds on it, with a camera crew recording from a float in the river below and a sign on the bridge that says Red Bull Creepers; Photo 2: A woman holds onto a climbing hold on a stone bridge over water; Photo 3: A man holds on to rock climbing holds on a stone bridge, with a sign next to him on the bridge that says Red Bulls Creepers; Photo 4: A man smiles widely as he hangs from on hand on a rock climbing hold on a stone bridge, waving at someone; Photo 5: A man and women stand together, each holding a gold bell-shaped trophy with a plaque on it that says "1st Place Male/Female, Red Bull Creepers 2021, Avila (Spain).

Returning Creepers athletes include Slovenian brother-and-sister duo Julija + Jernej Kruder, who both won the 2021 event in Spain.

Photos provided by Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull Creepers, a world-famous deep-water solo climbing event, is making its US debut in Chattanooga.

16 athletes will scale the Market Street Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 16, competing to be the first to ring the bell at the top, with only the Tennessee River to catch them. The event is free + open to the public.

View the roster to discover the climbing legends coming to our city, including three previous champs. Want to join them? Sign up for the open qualifier.

Watch pros defy gravity

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