White Elephant Half Marathon - Chattanooga
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White Elephant 5K 10K Half Marathon, Chattanooga
The event on December 5, 2026 takes place at Shelter #1 Tennessee Riverwalk, 4631 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406. It offers in-person and virtual options and includes a mix of shorter and longer distances.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K, Virtual 10K, Virtual Half Marathon
Participants select a shirt size at registration but receive a surprise shirt after the event. Finishers receive a bundled surprise that includes a race shirt and a finisher medal from a previous event, packaged in a White Elephant style for an unveiling after the race. Virtual participants may run when and where they choose, submit a time, and receive their shirt or card by mail.
Performance awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in five year age groups, beginning with age 10 and under and continuing through older age groups. Entry fees are listed per event in the organizer information, with different amounts for in-person and virtual entries.
The description above summarizes the event format, location, distance options, surprise giveaway approach to race shirts and medals, virtual participation process, and age group award structure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
