The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Weekend is this week - are you ready to run the Scenic City?! Over the weekend of March 3-5th, you will experience the best that Chattanooga has to offer. Running throughout the natural beauty and urban spaces will inspire you through each course because it offers a unique experience for each individual marathoner. Lace up your sneakers and we’ll be cheering you on along the way!

Expo, Entertainment & VIP Experience

Whether you are working on earning a medal, or enjoying the day's activities, we have a variety of opportunities for you to explore. The Expo will host multiple vendors offering health and wellness experiences, and more. A few vendors with activations include Echelon displaying one of their exercise bikes, Outshine Adventures with a Camper Van on display, and Brainwaves livestreaming their runner's brainwave activity while on course.

On Friday, we will begin registration inside The Expo from 3-7, which will be in the First Horizon Pavilion. Grab a cold beer at Naked River or Chattanooga Brewing before enjoying the food trucks, award displays, and space for running clubs to gather. Make sure you grab your exclusive 2023 marathon merchandise before they run out!

Saturday, we recommend getting there early to jam with the Million Dolla Man (our finish line DJ), have your face glitter painted, get your picture taken with the Stilt Walkers, and to get the best spot to cheer on your friends running the 5K, or Kids Fun Run! Once the activities have wrapped up, be sure to have some delicious brunch at Hello Monty, or any of the other great dining options in the surrounding area.

The party continues Sunday where we will witness the beginning of the Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay start at 7:30am. Check out The Chattanooga Marathon Event Schedule to make sure you are on time and able to take in all the weekend has to offer.

What better way to relax pre, post or during the race than kicking your feet up in the Chambliss VIP Experience. Tickets to the VIP Tent will include brunch on Saturday, or breakfast and lunch on Sunday. There will also be a front row seat for the entertainment of the day, tables, bar, and exclusive race merchandise. VIP tickets can be purchased on the Registration Page for runners, spectators, and Chattanooga Marathon lovers alike. Grab one while they last!

Additional Weekend FUN

The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon isn’t meant to be loved just by the runners. There is a vast amount of adventure waiting for all visitors of Chattanooga. Take a look at these Attractions to entertain the family, and these bars for great spots to Wine and Dine. Don’t forget to grab some souvenirs around town at these Shopping Locations.

If you're interested in getting the full Chattanooga experience, then check out the neighborhoods that make up the city. Visit MLK for the best fried fish at Uncle Larry’s, St. Elmo district for ice cream at Clumpies before you hop onto the Incline Railway, or check out the local favorite, Basecamp in the Northshore area.

Looking for a place to rest your head? We have a list of Hotel Partners ranging in price and location for you to choose from. We recommend arranging your lodging sooner rather than later as this event will cause our hotels to book up quickly!

More on your mind about race weekend? Our FAQ page can answer many commonly asked questions.