Race Weekend Cheer Squad & Optional Brunch/Southside Social Hangout

Come Runners, Come Pit Crew, Come Cheerleaders and Hype Squad (HS)
Whether you're a race veteran, a first timer, a marathoner, half marathoner, 5ker, or interested in a team relay (yes, that's a thing! And how cool would it be to have a Chattanooga Urban Discovery team relay?!), sign up so we can pool motivation & hype up our racers. There's also a Kid's Fun Run so if you've got little ones, you can join us too & make it a family outing.

The Event: Chattanooga Marathon/Half-Marathon
The Chattanooga Urban Discovery Hype Squad: Whether you finish your race early and wanna hang out, or you just like hype squad, join us along the half/marathon route for hyping up our group runners & the racers at large. Think funny posters, cheering, maybe even a bit of race-side music and dancing.
Races start @ 730, a moderate time for the half is roughly about 2hrs I think. So settling down around 830 I think should get us a mix of half- and full- marathon runners.

930 Brunch or Southside Social Hangout
All that cheering & dancing and coffee likely will make me hungry. Feel free to join for breakfast at maybe Aretha Frankensteins or Southside Social or the Boathouse.

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Interested in racing? Here are your options:
5k: 3.1 miles, "The 5K run course was designed for local and regional runners, as well as friends and family of our visiting marathoners. Our Saturday 5K has a few simple goals: Be safe, be flat, be fast, and be a ton of fun!"

• Registration: $40 |
• Start: Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 9:00 am @ 1st Horizon Pavilion

Team Relay: 26.2 miles, "The marathon team relay is designed to give teams of two to four members a chance to run the same great 26.2 mile course as everyone else, but each runner will only run a portion of the course. Each leg will be between six and seven miles. We will shuttle team members to the exchange points along the course. This race provides a great opportunity for co-workers, friends, and families to compete together and have a lot of fun while running through some of Chattanooga’s most scenic areas."

• Distance: 26.2 Miles |
• Registration: $180 (90/pp for a 2 person team, 60 for a 3 person, 45pp for a 4 person team)
• Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 730 AM @ 1st Horizon Pavilion

Half-Marathon: 13.1 miles, "designed by the same group of runners who designed the marathon route. The goal was simple: create an amazing experience for everyone involved. This 13.1 mile course is extremely runnable with some good flat stretches and a few hills thrown in for good measure! The course is centered in the Downtown, University, and Southside Districts and will have tremendous spectator support. The approximate elevation gain is 664 feet."

• Distance: 13.1 Miles | Registration: $80
• Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 7:30 am @ 1st Horizon Pavilion

Marathon: 26.2 miles, "designed by a passionate group of local distance runners to be first and foremost, a great run course. This 26.2 mile course will provide a great experience for the first-time or experienced marathon runner by providing a safe course with plenty of well stocked aid stations, great spectator support, and an amazing finish line experience. We are proud to showcase Chattanooga with this route that will surely be one to remember! Approximate elevation gain is 1200 feet. ** Course is subject to change. **

• Distance: 26.2 Miles
• Registration: $85
• Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 7:30 am @ 1st Horizon Pavilion

Chattanooga Challenge:
"Who doesn't love a challenge, fierce competition, and extra bling? We present to you, the Chattanooga Challenge! Participate in the 5K on Saturday, and either the Half Marathon or Marathon, or Team Relay on Sunday, and turn two medals into three! You'll receive a medal for each race, plus an exclusive multi-race "Chattanooga Challenge" medal!"