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Name: Oli Via
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Chattanooga

Chattanooga, United States • 6 Sep 2026

Oli Via - Chattanooga, TN

Oli Via is a trail running event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, scheduled for September 6, 2026. The course is entirely on dirt and includes sections described as flat and fast, alongside more demanding terrain.

Distances offered:

1/2 Marathon
5K

The half marathon lists 2,444 feet of climbing and is intended to be a demanding course; hikers may participate in the half marathon if they can maintain a 16 minute per mile pace. Cutoff times are 3 hours 28 minutes for the half marathon and 1 hour for the 5K. The event location is given as 400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419.

Post-race snacks and beverages are planned for participants. The organizer provides course maps and additional race details for participants to review before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Chattanooga

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

5 km

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

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