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Chickamauga Battlefield
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon run through the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in Northwest Georgia.
Next edition
2026 · 14 Nov 2026
Where
🇺🇸 Chickamauga, United States of America
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About
The race
The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon run through the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in Northwest Georgia. The park honors one of the Civil War’s most important battles.Selected by VacationHomeRentals.com as Best Marathon in Georgia. Voted "race of the year" in 2012 and 2013 by local runners. In 2010, readers of Runner’s World selected the marathon as the "most family-friendly" marathon, the runner-up for "most scenic" marathon, and third for best overall marathon. In 2007, it was selected as Runner’s World must-do "run through history" marathon of 2007.The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, Half Marathon is produced by the Chattanooga Track Club and is presented by the Fort Oglethorpe Tourism Association.Numerous runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon on this course. Results will be provided to the Boston Athletic Association. The course has been certified by USATF (Certification # GA08015WC).
Location
Chickamauga, United States of America
North America · typically 6°C (43°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
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Cold Start
Typical race-day temperature is 5.9°C, so start with disposable gloves and a hat. You can shed layers after the first few miles as you warm up.
From the temperature
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Boston Qualifier
The marathon is a certified Boston qualifier with results sent to the BAA. If chasing a qualifying time, run even splits and trust the certified distance.
From the description
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Battlefield Checkpoints
The course runs through Chickamauga Battlefield; expect historical markers and quiet, wooded stretches. Use monuments as mental checkpoints rather than relying on crowd support.
From the description
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Certified Course
The course is USATF certified (#GA08015WC), so your GPS may differ but the distance is accurate. Pace by mile markers, not your watch.
From the description
In Chickamauga
Race-Day Traffic
Chickamauga is a small town; race-day traffic near the national park will be heavy. Carpool or arrive early, as parking fills quickly around the battlefield.
Spectator Spots
Spectators can watch from the park's main roads and visitor center area; the course stays within the battlefield, so pick a spot and stay put rather than chasing runners.
Post-Race Recovery
After the race, recover with a walk through the battlefield or a meal in nearby Chattanooga. The area's history and quiet streets make for a low-key recovery.
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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