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Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga

Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga

Run Chattanooga's Burn Your Half Off offers a low-key, camaraderie-focused summer race along the Tennessee River.

Race Date

Jul 11, 2026

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Solid Pick44

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
883

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityLow KeyGreat MedalWell Organized

The Experience

The Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event, invites runners and walkers to enjoy a summer morning along the scenic Tennessee River in Chattanooga. This event, first run in 2015 and now in its 7th edition, prioritizes camaraderie and fun over competition, welcoming participants of all paces.

The course, a loop starting and finishing at 4501 Amnicola Highway, offers multiple passes through the start/finish area. This setup allows runners to access a super aid station, leave drop bags, and shed layers as needed, a thoughtful touch for a race typically held in warm summer conditions averaging 71–88°F. With a generous 4-hour time limit and a commitment to ensuring everyone finishes, it’s an inclusive environment.

While not focused on elite times, the event fosters a fun, social atmosphere. The unique "Sloth Society" medal for the last honest finisher underscores the race's emphasis on participation and shared experience. With a median field size of around 70 finishers, it offers an intimate, community-driven race day.

Race-provided description

What's better than running by yourself? Running with a bunch of crazy fun people, that's what! Spend your Saturday morning running or walking along the beautiful Tennessee River, with a bunch of the funnest people you've ever met. Available distances are 5K, 10K, and half marathon.

Other important stuff: - Due to limited parking and space, prices will increase as the race fills up. There IS a cap.  - There are toilets that flush and sinks with running water and soap. - This is a running and walking event that is MUCH more about camaraderie and fun, not competition. Everyone gets a finisher medal, but the only "award" is the coveted Sloth Society medal that goes to the person who completes the race last. (You must earn it HONESTLY!)  You will come back to the start/finish/super aid station area multiple times throughout the race. This means you're welcome to leave a drop bag to access your own personal goodies and you can shed layers as you warm up. This is also a good place to reapply sunscreen, address any potential issues such as blisters, etc. Our races are super low-key and non-competitive; we'd prefer to race you vs. you, not you vs. anyone else. There is a 4 hour time limit for all distances. (If you're close to finishing past the time limit, we'll stick around to make sure you get a finish time and a medal - we're not in the business of taking your hard work away from you, nor do we want you to feel rushed in the heat - but we do have to be checked out of the pavilion.) Your registration fee includes entry into the race distance of your choosing, race swag in the form of a beach/pool/lake/shower/we don't actually care what you use it for towel, finisher medal for all distances, and our usual aid station setup including Gatorade, water, Gu, banana smoothies, unlimited ice, all kinds of snacks and post-race food.

Our race swag has to be ordered by May 27th. If you register AFTER that date, we cannot promise you a beach towel, because our crystal ball never gets the prediction of last minute registrations correct, but we will make sure you get a swag item because that would be really mean not to give you *something.* As with any other race put on by any other company, registration fees and add-on fees are final and are not refundable or transferable for any reason. The waiver that you agree to as part of your registration indicates your acceptance of this policy, which is standard in the industry. Prices are subject to change. The races will go on rain, snow (ha!), or shine. We will delay or cancel due to lightning or any other unsafe conditions.

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Lake River

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K

Quality Score

Solid Pick44
Methodology
Heritage14/20

7 years running

Size9/15

~70 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty7/20

7% returning runners

Course & details6/15

5 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:16:23

Weather0/10

typical high 88°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

71°

Afternoon (High)

88°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 883 finishers actually crossed the line across 7 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

883

Median time

2:38:30

Latest turnout

70

States

4

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:406:10

Turnout by year

20152025

'15'17'18'19'20'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga?

The Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga is held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.

Where does the Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga take place?

It takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What distances does the Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.

Is the Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga course flat and good for a PR?

The Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga?

HalfRuns has finish records for 883 runners who have completed the Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga.

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