Salute to Veterans Half Marathon - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, United States • 9 Nov 2025

Event details

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga takes place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN at Shelter #1, Tennessee Riverwalk (4631 Amnicola Hwy, 37406). The event includes multiple in-person and virtual options and veteran-specific entries.

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon
  • Virtual 5K
  • Virtual 10K
  • Virtual Half Marathon
  • 5K - Veteran
  • 10K - Veteran
  • Half Marathon - Veteran

Race features and logistics

The organizer states all courses are out-and-back and describes the route as not completely flat but not hilly. Water stations will be available approximately every 1.5 miles. Participants must finish at a minimum pace of 16 minutes per mile. Packet pickup is held on race morning starting one hour prior to the race start. Participants registered by Oct. 30 are guaranteed race swag in their size; finisher medals are limited.

Awards are planned for top finishers by gender and age categories, including top 3 overall, top 3 masters (40+), grand masters (50+), senior masters (60+), and top 3 in standard five-year age groups from 10 & under through 80+. Virtual participants can run on their own route, submit results by the end of race day, and receive shipped virtual packages to continental US addresses. Volunteer and team discount programs are offered; volunteers may receive race entry and a $50 Visa gift card if specific recruitment and service conditions are met. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon-Veteran
10 km
10k
10 km
10k-Veteran
5 km
5 km
5k-Veteran
Virtual 10k
Virtual 5k
Virtual Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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