The Guild 7 Trail Race

Chattanooga, United States • 13 Sep 2025

The Guild 7 Trail Race is a 7-mile trail running event held near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the historic Guild-Hardy Trail, a former railroad grade dating back to the 1880s. The course features a challenging 3.5-mile uphill climb to a turnaround point marked by a large boulder, followed by a 3.5-mile downhill return to the start/finish area. The well-groomed "truck" trail is popular among runners, walkers, hikers, and cyclists. The race is limited to 100 participants, with limited parking available and carpooling encouraged. Finishers receive pint glasses, and awards are given to the top three overall male and female runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
7 Miles
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