Overview
The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each November on a historic road in Chickamauga, United States. It is one of the few U.S. marathons run almost entirely through a national military park landscape. The route passes Civil War monuments, wooded park roads, and quiet battlefield loops on preserved historic land. Civil War monuments and wooded park roads roll through preserved battlefield loops in one of the few U.S. marathons run inside a national military park.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon 2026 race day
The next Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon course route
Starts and finishes near the Chickamauga battlefield visitor area. The route passes Civil War monuments, wooded park roads, and quiet battlefield loops on preserved historic land. Soft rollers through tree canopy test legs without steep grades, and history-minded spectators line the monument loops.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon elevation profile
The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon uses open online registration at battlefieldmarathon.com with no ballot or qualifying time required. Sign-up for the November race typically opens the previous year and places are allocated first-come, first-served. Tiered pricing increases closer to race day, and charity bibs are available through partner organisations when general entry closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon elevation profile?
- The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon has 150 metres of total climbing and 140 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling with moderate climbs, with 10 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon?
- The Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Historic road starts and finishes near the Chickamauga battlefield visitor area.
- What time does the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon start?
- The 2026 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.battlefieldmarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes near the Chickamauga battlefield visitor area. Updated course maps are published at https://www.battlefieldmarathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon and how do I register?
- Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is typically held in November. Registration opens through https://www.battlefieldmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon course flat?
- The course includes rolling with moderate climbs. Study the official course profile at https://www.battlefieldmarathon.com/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon pass?
- The route passes Civil War monuments, wooded park roads, and quiet battlefield loops on preserved historic land.
- What weather should runners expect at Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon?
- Usually cool with crisp late-autumn air and dry leaves lining the course.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
