Chattanooga’s First Ever Marathon - 2nd Annual - October 21, 2012

The 7 Bridges Marathon will begin in Renaissance Park on the North Shore of Chattanooga—right across the street from Fast Break. Crossing the Market Street Bridge, the race will lead runners on a scenic tour of downtown Chattanooga’s bridges and riverside neighborhoods.

The half marathon course (13.1 miles) will accompany the full marathon (26.2 miles) over three bridges, splitting off at the Boathouse Grill on the Tennessee Riverwalk. While the half will return over the Walnut Street Bridge and finish in Coolidge Park, the full marathon will continue over three more bridges (the C.B. Robinson, Thrasher, and Riverpark Bridges, respectively) before returning downtown to cross Walnut for the Coolidge Park finish. 

Runners will cross the Tennessee River six times during the marathon, and will enjoy cruising past such local landmarks as the Tennessee Aquarium, AT&T Field, Creative Discovery Museum, Chickamauga Dam, Bluff View Arts District, Hunter Museum, and Coolidge Park Carousel.

Event organizer Ken Radley of Scenic City Multisport said, “The unique layout of the Tennessee Valley around Chattanooga allows us to show competitors the best of Chattanooga while providing a picturesque scene for runners to enjoy.”

He continued, “Chattanooga’s running community has strived to have a marathon in the city for years. We have listened and are responding to this desire.”

The race festival will also include a 5-kilometer race, 1k Family Fun Run, and post-race party for all participants at Fast Break Athletics.