Race packets include a custom-design technical race shirt and bib with timing chip.
Location:
6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Days & Times:
Friday, November 13: 12 – 7:00 pm EST
Saturday, November 14: 6:00 – 7:00 am EST
There will be a bag check area near the start line on race day. Runners should place their belongings in a plastic bag clearly labeled with their race number.
Participants will need to show their race numbers to retrieve their bags post-race. Any outerwear clothing dropped at the first two waterstops will be waiting for you in front of the volunteer tent.
Anything not retrieved by the close of the race will be donated to charity.
7:25 am: Marathon & Half Marathon Wheelchair Division
7:30 am: Marathon & Half Marathon
8:00 am: 5K
10:00 am: Junior Marathon
There are no start corrals separating the half and full marathon. Runners will organize according to where pacers are spaced throughout the start field.
*All Times EST
We recommend arriving no later than 6:15 am EST to avoid backup delays and securing on-site parking. Cars arriving prior to 6:45 am EST can park at the 6 Barnhardt Circle grounds. The lot will close promptly at that time to ensure a safe start and road closures for the race.
Do NOT park on Barnhardt Circle itself or on the grounds next to any monuments within the circle. Follow the instructions of onsite traffic sentries.
St. Gerard Catholic Church, one block from the start/finish area, will provide parking to racers and spectators at $5 per car.
Additional parking is available at nearby businesses and churches on Lafayette Road though we ask you follow all posted signs and regulations.
There will be six aid stations, approximately every 2 miles, along the marathon/half marathon course stocked with water, Powerade, fruit and basic first aid.
We encourage runners to carry their preferred nutrition.
The 5K course has one aid station with water only.
Professional medical personnel will be stationed at the start/finish line. Should any runner need care beyond basic first aid while on the course, please alert a volunteer at an aid station and transportation will be provided to the finish.
Any runner unable to complete the course due to medical need or time limit will receive transportation to the finish.
The Chattanooga Track Club offers free pace teams led by experienced pacers, each carrying a flag for their estimated finish time throughout the race.
Pace times are based on the availability of volunteer pacers – below is a list of the pace groups offered in 2023:
Half Marathon: 1:35, 1:50
Marathon: 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:35, 3:45, 4:00, 4:10, 4:15, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 5:45, 6:00
Upon crossing the finish line, all participants will receive their race distance’s custom finisher medal.
From there participants will make their way back into Race Village for post-race amenities & activitIes including:
▪️ Fairlife Lactose-free Chocolate Milk for half & full marathon finishers
▪️ Nourishment in the food tent courtesy of an now expanded menu of homemade dishes, including newly-added vegan options for all participants
▪️ Free non-alcoholic beer for finishers (available for purchase for spectators)
▪️ First timer certificates to commemorate the achievement
▪️ 275+ custom awards across age groups & distances
▪️ Photo backdrops & props to show off that medal
▪️ Engagement opportunities with running & beverage brand activations
Every runner needs their support crew and we are so excited to welcome you to Race Village. Here’s what you can expect:
▫️ Civil War era cannon blast to signal the start of the race
▫️ Inflatable activities to keep kiddos happy, occupied and active
▫️ Multiple beverage vendors providing coffee, teas, and NA beer for purchase
▫️ Live race tracking via app to keep an eye on your half or full marathon runner as they make their way through the course
Food and beverages will be provided for all finishers post-race in the food tent. Chocolate milk, NA beer & vegan options are available.
Average race day temperature in early November is in the low 40s at the start, warming to the low 50s in early afternoon.
To ensure safety for all participants, only registered runners are allowed on the course. No additional bicycles or unofficial pacers are allowed.
FinisherPix will be taking professional photos during the race available for purchase in your registration site. They will email your pictures following your race.
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