Scenic score
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 88/100 Favoured
Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon vs 7 Bridges Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofErlanger Chattanooga Marathon or 7 Bridges Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon and 7 Bridges Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
7 Bridges Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon | 7 Bridges Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 64/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 77/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
Conditions
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- 77/100 Favoured
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 77/100
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon | 7 Bridges Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-28 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Loop |
| Surface | Paved roads | Road, concrete and asphalt, including a stretch on the paved Tennessee Riverwalk multi Use path. |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland | Riverside, City, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination, Scenic Tour | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 366 m | 275 m |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 275 m |
| Net elevation | 1,200 m | 0 m |
| Cutoff | 6:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
| Latest finishers | Unavailable | 844 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Boston_equivalent |
Schedule
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-03-28 (legacy event-level date).
- 7 Bridges Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
Actual distance
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- 42.2 km
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Not held
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Not held
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Unavailable
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Paved roads
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Road, concrete and asphalt, including a stretch on the paved Tennessee Riverwalk multi Use path.
Elevation character
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Rolling
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Road
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Road, Mixed
Scenery
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Riverside, City, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Community, Destination, Scenic Tour
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Non Technical
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- 366 m
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 275 m
Total descent
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Unavailable
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 275 m
Net elevation
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- 1,200 m
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 0 m
Cutoff
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- 6:00:00
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 7:00:00
Latest finishers
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Unavailable
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- 844
Entry model
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Open
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
- 7 Bridges Marathon
- Boston_equivalent
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.