Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon

Sat, Nov 14, 2026
United States
Chattanooga
100% asphalt
0–1,500
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Marathon
Half Marathon
5K
Junior Marathon
Road Running

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Road runs in United States, Chattanooga

Distances

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km

About

A scenic, historic marathon and half marathon on the Chickamauga Battlefield near Chattanooga, offering a rolling course, ample aid stations, and a family-friendly atmosphere with cannon starts and veteran honors.

Catering & aid stations

Multiple aid stations (~every 2 miles) along the marathon/half marathon course offering water, Powerade, fruit, and basic first aid; 5K has one aid station with water. Post-race food tent with hot meals, vegan options, and complimentary non-alcoholic beer for finishers.

Pacers

Free pace teams from the Chattanooga Track Club with volunteer pacers covering target finish times (e.g., 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:35, 3:45, 4:00–6:00 h for marathon; 1:35, 1:50 for half marathon). Pacers carry colored flags for their estimated finish time; inclusion in entry fee noted.

Results

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Surface mix

100% asphalt

Route maps

What's included in entry

Race bib with timing chip
Race t-shirt

Aid stations and post-race food tent
Access to volunteer pacers

FAQ

When and where is packet pickup?

Packet pickup is at 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742. Friday Nov 13: 12–7:00 pm EST; Saturday Nov 14: 6:00–7:00 am EST.

What are the starting times?

Marathon & Half Marathon: 7:25 am (wheelchair), 7:30 am general. 5K: 8:00 am. Junior Marathon: 10:00 am.

Are there age group awards?

Yes. Awards are given for Overall Male/Female and Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Senior Grandmasters (60+), with top 3 in each 5-year age bracket receiving awards and first-timers receiving a framed finisher certificate.