• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Chattanooga
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  • Past event

Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
17:04/km

6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
77/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
33 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon?

The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 202 m.

Where does the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon route go?

The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon route starts at First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408 (all races start and finish here) and finishes at First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408. Underfoot, expect paved roads. It passes Tennessee River and downtown Chattanooga. Course designed by a group of local distance runners.

What should runners know on race day for the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Half Marathon?

Bag drop available at First Horizon Pavilion; items must be in clear plastic bags and claimed by 3pm. Pace teams offered for the marathon and half marathon with 15 pace groups ranging from 6:52/mile (3:00 marathon) to 12:26/mile (5:30 marathon).

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Riverside
  • Waterfront
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Destination
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Source-stated ascent
202 m
Net elevation
664 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Online registration closes Mar 25, 2026 at 3pm; no race-day registration for the marathon, marathon relay or half marathon. Race-day registration available for the 5K and Kids Fun Run if space remains.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
6 hours (approximately 13.7 min/mile pace)

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pace teams offered for the marathon and half marathon with 15 pace groups ranging from 6:52/mile (3:00 marathon) to 12:26/mile (5:30 marathon).
Bag drop
Bag drop available at First Horizon Pavilion; items must be in clear plastic bags and claimed by 3pm.
Expo / packet pickup
Expo and packet pickup at First Horizon Pavilion: Fri Mar 27 3-7pm, Sat Mar 28 9am-2pm, Sun Mar 29 9am-2pm.
Medal
All finishers receive a finishers medal at the finish line.
Finisher tee
Race t-shirt issued at packet pickup.

Access and course status

Start
First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408 (all races start and finish here).
Finish
First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408.

Course facts

Surface
Paved roads
Landmarks
Tennessee River, downtown Chattanooga
Notable features
  • Aid stations roughly every 2 miles serving water and Powerade, with Gu at select stations
  • Course designed by a group of local distance runners
  • runners pass the Tennessee River and venture through downtown Chattanooga on a route described as unique to the city

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 13°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 77Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.