Chattanooga Marathon

The Chattanooga Marathon is held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the race scheduled annually in early March; in 2026, it occurs on Sunday, March 29 and starts at 7:30 am from First Horizon Pavilion. The event takes place on a USATF-certified, 26.2-mile course with an approximate elevation gain of 1,200 feet, and is designed primarily on road and pavement surfaces, following a multiple loop format over rolling hills. The course is suitable for both first-time and experienced marathoners, offering