News

See the latest announcements, race information and news items below as well as previous news releases.

February 1, 2010

1. • The course re-certification due to the closing of the Walnut St. bridge has been received.  The USA Track and Field certified course number for the half marathon is TN10001MS.  A copy of the map will be available at packet pickup and at the Tennessee Pavilion on race day.
   

2. • Bluewater Grille and Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria and their sister restaurant, Back Inn Cafe, will offer pasta dinners with special discounts.  A $3 Bluewater Buck and 10% discount coupon from Tony’s/Back Inn Cafe will be given to participants.  More details will be posted on the Special Promotions page.
   

3. • The Sports Barn Downtown will offer passes so that runners can shower after the race.  More details will be posted on the Special Promotions page.
   

4. • Over $1,000 in door prizes including running shoes, restaurant gift cards, and other items will be given away.  More details will be posted on the Special Promotions page.
   

5. • Peach Sports Action Photography will be the official race photographer.
   

January 1, 2010

1. • The Chattanooga Track Club is pleased to welcome Budweiser of Chattanooga as a new Platinum sponsor for the 2010 event.  Budweiser’s support as well as the support from all our sponsors helps make this a top quality event in region.  Budweiser of Chattanooga distributes Michelob Ultra and Bud Select 55 which are low carbohydrate and low calorie beers that are popular with runners. 
   

2. • Publix Super Markets will again provide post race food for the runners.  This will be the third year that Publix has participated as a Platinum sponsor.  Publix operates 3 super markets in the Chattanooga area as well as over 1,000 markets in the Southeast US.
   

3. • Training programs for individuals wanting to run the half marathon or 5K have been included in the Training section of the race website. 
   

4. • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Tennessee will be a sponsor of the Scenic City 5K and will encourage participants to walk or run the event.  BCBS is a corporate sponsor of the Chattanooga Track Club and promotes 4 races throughout the year where participants can walk the event as part of a health and fitness initiative.
   

November 19, 2009

1. • The City of Chattanooga announced on Tuesday (Nov. 17th) the closing of the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge for repairs.  We are in the process of making a minor course change to cross the river by means of one of the other bridges.  This will be announced as soon as we receive approval.
   

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November 16, 2009

1. •  Scenic City Half Marathon selected as RRCA Tennessee State Championship event
   

November 3, 2009 

•    The Scenic City Half Marathon will be run on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 next year.  It will be the first major event of the year for the Chattanooga running community and promises to be even better than last year. 

•    Last year the races had over 700 participants and both the half marathon and 5K sold out prior to race day.  With our low entry fees (no change for the last 2 years), great course and start/finish venue, and a very popular charity benefit, we expect a great turnout again this year.  So come enjoy a “big time” race with that “small town” atmosphere.  But register early to avoid an early closing of the races.

1. •   Again this year, the event will benefit 8 local charities with our Charity Challenge.  Last year over $21,000 was raised for these Chattanooga Charities.  All 8 charities from last year’s event will  return.  They will be: 
   

2. •  Area 4 Special Olympics
   

3. •  Bethlehem Center
   

4. •  Chattanooga Room in the Inn
   

5. •  Children’s Advocacy
   

6. •  Children’s Home/Chambliss Shelter
   

7. •  McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center
   

8. •  Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
   

9. •  Tennessee Aquarium
   

  Volunteers from the charities make up half of the race volunteers.  They will assist in registration, packet pickup, water stop and aid stations, and many more duties. They are a major part of our event and we hope you will support them.  More information on our charities and the Charity Challenge can be found on the Charity Challenge page.  

1. •  Our thanks to Matt McLelland of Warren-McLelland Aerial Photography for the fantastic shot of the Scenic City that is our Home Page.  A framed copy of this photograph was the 2009 Award for our race winners for both races and all age groups.