Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
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Event overview
The Chickamauga Battlefield Race Series is a set of four scenic road races held on November 14, 2026. The series is hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club and takes place within the 9,000-acre Chickamauga Battlefield National Park, about 20 minutes from Chattanooga, TN. The event series has been staged since 1980 and records include 46 years of races, 51,683 race finishers and 4,175 new marathoners. The event lists 10 course awards.
Race distances and course details
- Marathon - presented for first-time marathoners and runners seeking a Boston-qualifying time.
- Half Marathon - includes a six-hour time limit for completion.
- 5K - described as a fast, flat road course suitable for runners and walkers.
- Jr. Marathon - a youth program in which miles accumulate over months to reach 26.2 on race day.
Participant comments on the event note plentiful aid stations, marked courses, volunteer support and on-course supplies such as water, sports drink and fruit. The series also notes ties to Veterans Day and includes historical elements on the battlefield. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
