Half Marathon races near Collegedale

The Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile race in Dalton, Georgia, scheduled for a Saturday in October. The public listing specifies the half marathon as the race category, with no shorter or full marathon distances indicated. The available race page offers limited course details, meaning there is no dependable route description, elevation information, field size, or history to provide. The listing notes the race date is an estimate and the event currently has no reviews on Raceentry.com.

The Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is a fall road-race series in Cleveland, Tennessee, starting and finishing at First Street Square downtown. Runners can choose the USATF-certified half marathon, a 10k, or a 5k, and the event uses Chronotrack timing for official results. The route runs through historic downtown Cleveland, passes Lee University, and uses parts of the city’s Greenway system. Terra Running Company presents the race, and finishers receive a collectible medal modeled on an iconic Cleveland building; the longer-distance runners also get a technical quarter-zip, while 5k runners get a race shirt.

The Lula Lake Trail Blazer is a trail-running race series held on Lula Lake Land Trust property, spanning Lookout Mountain. Established in 2019, it provides 10K, half marathon, and 50K distances for participants seeking dirt paths, ascents, and marked singletrack over a road-race format. The routes incorporate Lula Lake trail systems connected to over 40 miles of trails constructed by the land trust, featuring the Moonshine trails, Cloudland Connector Trail, and Durham Mine Trails. Proceeds from entry fees support trail upkeep, new trail development, and the land trust’s conservation efforts. The event also includes food, beverages, live music, a Friday campout with a bonfire and headlamp warm-up run, and a 21-and-over beer mile consisting of four beers and four laps on a gravel-road circuit.

The Chattanooga Hungry Turkey is a late-November race in Chattanooga, Tennessee, designed around the post-Thanksgiving concept of running off the holiday meal. It provides a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The 5K is open to both runners and walkers. The race is centered at Coolidge Park, with the start and finish located on Tremont Street in front of the Chattanooga Theatre. Participants select from three distinct routes, featuring aid stations and restrooms approximately every 1.5 miles. The event accommodates families and adults seeking a longer run. Children 11 and under may participate in the 5K Kids Division Fun Run, receiving an untimed bib and a finisher medal. Post-race traditions are straightforward and food-focused, including a fresh donut and a long-sleeve technical shirt for registrants, along with a medal for all finishers.