Scenic City Trail Race

Chattanooga, United States • 9 May 2026

Scenic City Trail Race

The Scenic City Trail Race in Chattanooga, TN takes place on May 9, 2026. The event is based near Stringers Ridge and the listed location at 2226 James Ave, with on-site parking available.

The course is a measured 6.65 mile loop that was wheeled for accuracy. The event offers the following distances:

  • Marathon - four laps of the 6.65 mile measured loop
  • Half Marathon - two laps of the 6.65 mile measured loop

This running is the 20th consecutive edition of the race. Race proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on the use, protection and expansion of nature trails in the greater Chattanooga area. Registration closes May 7 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

27 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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