Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon

NOV

14

2026

Run through history at the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon. This event on November 14, 2026, offers a scenic course through the national park, starting with a cannon. It features a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and a unique junior marathon program.

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

Website

Marathon Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is part of a race series held in the historic Chickamauga Battlefield National Park. The event is scheduled for November 14, 2026. It is located approximately 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Distances

The event offers several race distances:

Marathon
Half Marathon
5K
Junior Marathon (a program where young runners accumulate miles over months and finish 26.2 miles on race day)

The series is organized by the Chattanooga Track Club and has been held since 1980.

Course and Support

The races take place on a course through the 9,000-acre national park. The event is known for features like civil war reenactments and a cannon start. Past participants have mentioned clearly marked courses and aid stations offering water, sports drink, and fruit.

Runners receive a finisher's certificate. The half marathon has a 6-hour time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Half Marathon

5 km