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Oli Via

Name: Oli Via
Start: 2025-09-07
End: 2025-09-07
Location: Chattanooga

Chattanooga, United States • 7 Sep 2025

Oli Via is a dirt-trail race held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering two challenging distances: 4.5 miles and a half marathon. The entire course is on dirt, featuring mostly flat, fast sections but notable climbs: about 731 feet for the 4.5-mile option and 2,444 feet for the half marathon. The atmosphere is welcoming to hikers who can keep a steady pace, with suggested paces of roughly 16 minutes per mile for the half and 20 minutes per mile for the shorter race. Time limits apply, and finishers are treated to post-race snacks and beverages. Organized by Wild Trails, the event is set near 400 Garden Rd in the Chattanooga area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Chattanooga

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

5 mi

4.5 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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