Half Marathon Race Information

Date:  Saturday, February 27, 2010

Location: Chattanooga, TN.  Finley Stadium/First Tennessee Pavilion

Half Marathon Start Time:  8:00 AM Eastern Time

Start Rules: 

1. •  All half marathon participants start at 8AM
   

2. •  Walkers are welcome but must start at the back of the pack.
   

3. •  Volunteers with mile pace times will help position runners at the start.
   

Entry Limit:

   Participants who register before the January 10, 2010 date will be guaranteed entry.  After January 10th a limited number of entries will be allowed in order to maintain a quality race.  The remaining race openings will be posted on January 11th. You must be 18 years or older to run the Half Marathon event.

Time Limit:  3.5 hours

Half Marathon Registration Fees:

1. •  Online registration ONLY.  No race day registration.
   

2. •  $40 before January 10, 2010
   

3. •  $50 before February 23, 2010
   

4. •  $5 of each registration fee will go to the participant’s selected Charity as part of the Charity Challenge.
   

Bib Numbers/Timing Chips:

The race will utilize IPICO timing chips that will be affixed to each racer’s shoe laces.  Each runner will also receive a bib number to be worn during the race.  The tear off strip on the bottom of the bib may be used to tag your bag at the bag drop off.  See packet pickup below for picking up the bib and timing chip.

Technical Race Shirt & Finisher Medal:

Each Half Marathon participant will receive a dri-fit technical race shirt.  In addition, Half Marathon participants who complete the Half Marathon race will receive a Scenic City Half Marathon Finisher Medal upon crossing the finish line.  See packet pickup below for picking up the technical race shirt.

Packet Pickup:

Packets, including your bib number, timing chip, and technical shirt can be picked up:

•   Friday February 26 from 4 pm to 8 pm (EST) at the Crystal Room off the lobby of the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel and Convention Center at 1400 Market St. or

•   Saturday February 27 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am (EST) at the Tennessee Pavilion which is adjacent to the start/finish location and Finley Stadium.

Awards:

Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, as well as the male and female masters (40+) and grandmasters (50+) winners. Awards will also be given to the top three finishers, both male and female, in the following age groups: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over. All awards will be based on “gun times”.  No duplicate awards.

All finishers of the Scenic City Half Marathon will receive a finisher's medal

Cancellation Policy:

All Half Marathon entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE and NONTRANSFERABLE.  However, a Half Marathon registered participant may switch to the 5K race.

Course:

The half marathon course has been re-certified by the USTAF due to the closing of the Walnut St. bridge (certification number TN08007MS).

The half marathon course will start and finish in downtown Chattanooga at Finley Stadium, home of the NCAA Division 1 Football Championship game.

From there it will run towards the river and business district along Riverside Drive and then along the Tennessee River via Amnicola Highway.

After turning around, the course will run back along the scenic Tennessee Riverwalk for 4 miles, passing marshes, river views and wildlife sanctuaries. Runners will then continue through the historic Bluff Art District and past the Hunter Museum.

The course then proceeds over the Market Street Bridge and enters the Chattanooga North Shore district. After passing the local shops and restaurants on Frazier Avenue, the route crosses back over the river on the Veterans Bridge.

The course continues past Ross’ Landing and the Tennessee Aquarium towards the finish and the First Tennessee Pavilion, home of Chattanooga’s Farmers market.

There is a 3.5 hour time limit on finishing the half marathon.

View the interactive course map.  (PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MAP DOES NOT REFLECT THE CHANGE DUE TO WALNUT ST BRIDGE CLOSING.  A MAP WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICKUP AND AT THE TENNESSEE PAVILION ON RACE DAY.

Aid Stations & Bath Rooms on the Race Course:

Aid stations containing water and sports drinks will be available approximately every two miles on the half marathon course.  Portalets will be available at about 4 miles.  Tennessee River Park bathrooms will be open and are located at 7 miles and 8.5 miles

Directions to Event: 

The start/finish is located at Finley Stadium in downtown Chattanooga (1826 Carter St.)