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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga

Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga

Chattanooga's Golden Harvest Half Marathon offers a local-themed, family-friendly race day with custom medals.

Race Date

Sep 20, 2026

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Golden Harvest Half Marathon in Chattanooga provides a community-focused race day experience, celebrating local spirit with a variety of distances for all ages. This event, which offers a half marathon alongside 5k, 10k, and even a 1-mile run and kids' dash, ensures a family-friendly atmosphere.

Runners receive a custom bib, a designer t-shirt, and a custom finisher medal, with chip-timing and live results adding to the professional feel. Pacers are available for the half marathon, and free photos capture the day's achievements. Delicious treats await at the finish line, making for a rewarding conclusion to the race.

Race-provided description

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Pacers for the half marathon

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

  *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, Chattanooga, TN, 37406

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Urban

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles50mVolunteer then RunVirtual Run1 Miles

Course Map

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 83°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

64°

Afternoon (High)

83°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.2"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga?

The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga is held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga take place?

It takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What distances does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles.

Is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga course flat and good for a PR?

The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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