Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- Kid's Dash · 1 Mile · 5K & more
From the Organizer
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 -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Pacers for the half marathon
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lookout Mtn-Point Park, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chattanooga, TN
Population
182,832
as of 2023
Elevation
661 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 5 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga?
- Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga is a running race held in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee at Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, Chattanooga, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga
Sep 20, 2026