Scenic City Trail Race

Chattanooga, United States • 9 May 2026

Scenic City Trail Race : Chattanooga, TN

The Scenic City Trail Race is a trail running event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, using a looped course based at 2226 James Ave and connected to Stringers Ridge. The course is a 6.65 mile loop that was wheeled for accuracy. The event in 2026 marks the 20th consecutive running of this race.

The event offers the following distances:

  • Marathon: four laps of the 6.65 mile loop.
  • Half Marathon: two laps of the 6.65 mile loop.

The location provides vehicle parking near the start area. Race proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the use, protection and expansion of nature trails in the greater Chattanooga area. Registration for the event closes on Thu, May 7 at 11:59 PM CT. The event date is May 9, 2026.

Information focuses on the measured loop, lap structure for each distance, the event’s history, parking availability at the location, and the beneficiary organization. No start or finish times are included here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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