Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Chattanooga

Sun, May 31, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Chattanooga, TN; Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, 4501 Amnicola Hwy, 37406
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

A family-friendly local run in Chattanooga offering distances for everyone, great swag, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Gather your family and friends for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Chattanooga. This local-themed event offers a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and paces, including a fun kids' dash. Participants can look forward to a designer shirt, custom medal, chip-timing with live results, and delicious treats at the finish line. Free photos capture your race day memories, making it a memorable experience whether you run in person or virtually.

What to expect

Enjoy a local-themed event perfect for all ages, with distances from a kids' dash to a half marathon.
Receive a designer shirt, custom finisher medal, free race photos, and delicious post-race treats.
Chip-timing with live results and awards are available for those seeking a competitive edge.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free race photos
Youth-based pricing for 5k/10k
Virtual race option available

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

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Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT · From $25.98
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 7:36 AM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT · From $36.28
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:33 AM EDT · Closes Feb 24, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6.2 Miles
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT · From $36.28
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:33 AM EDT · Closes Feb 24, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 4 more options

13.1 Miles
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT · From $62.28
Opens Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 2, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
Kid's Dash
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
Volunteer and Run
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
Virtual Run
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT · From $46.28
Opens Oct 27, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT

Vibe Check

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The course

Walkers welcome

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 -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*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!

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