7 Bridges Marathon
The 7 Bridges Marathon begins and ends at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee, close to the Big Blue Rhino and the Chattanooga Theatre. This fall road-running event centers on the city’s bridges, featuring a full marathon as the primary race alongside a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a children's run. The marathon follows the standard 26.2-mile distance, is USATF certified, and qualifies participants for the Boston Marathon. The marathon route crosses seven bridges: four within downtown Chattanooga and three along the North Chick Greenway. Participants will run on road, concrete, and asphalt surfaces, with aid stations and restrooms provided frequently. While not a flat course, race organizers characterize it as manageable for the East Tennessee region, rather than excessively hilly. The bridge theme extends throughout the weekend's events, from the marathon to the shorter races, and all finishers will receive medals, with age-group awards presented at the venue.
