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Scenic City Trail Race

Name: Scenic City Trail Race
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Chattanooga

Chattanooga, United States • 9 May 2026

Scenic City Trail Race

The Scenic City Trail Race takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the course based at 2226 James Ave and connected to Stringers Ridge. The event marks the twentieth consecutive running of this race. The course uses a measured 6.65 mile loop that was wheeled for accuracy and offers concentrated parking at the race location.

Distances offered:

Half Marathon - two laps of a 6.65 mile loop.
Marathon - four laps of a 6.65 mile loop.

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 for the event closes on Thu, May 7 at 11:59 PM CT. Additional event details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Chattanooga

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

1/2 Marathon

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

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