Chattanooga Half Marathon Info

Chattanooga Half Marathon

Arthritis Foundation 5k Run

Presented by

Wyeth Laboratories Inc.

A Wyeth Ayerst Company

For Race Application click here

New course info below:

The 2004 Chattanooga Half Marathon Course Start at The Sports Barn - run north across Market Street Bridge. Turn right (east) on to Frazier Ave After Coolidge Park go right (south) on to Walnut Street Bridge. After crossing the bridge and continue on Walnut Street until 6th Street Turn right (west) on to 6th St. Go 2 blocks until Market St. Turn right (north) on to Market Street – continue on Market Street until you reach the Sports Barn and 3rd St.

Turn right (east) on to 3rd Street. Stay on 3rd for 7 blocks until Houston St. Turn right (south) on to Houston and stay on Houston for 3 blocks. Turn left (east) on to Vine. Stay on Vine for 1 long block to Douglas Turn left (north) on to Douglas. Stay on Douglas until East 5th. Turn left (starts east and then curves to the north) on East 5th St. E. 5th becomes Mabel St. From Mabel you come to The River Walk (in front of the Manker Pattan Tennis Center)

Take the River Walk and stay on it until you come to the Boat House Restaurant Turn right on to Riverside Dr./Amnicola Hwy. (part of old course) then go left into the Tennessee Industrial Park – through the Industrial Park back on to Riverside Dr./Amnicola Hwy and back Over the same path until you get back to Mabel St. Exit the River Walk on to Mabel St. until you reach 3rd St.

Turn right (west) on 3rd St. Stay on 3rd St. until Walnut St. (6 blocks) Turn left (south) on to Walnut St. Stay on Walnut St. until 6th St. (3 blocks) Turn right (west) on to 6th St. Stay on 6th until Market St. (2 blocks) Turn right (north) on to Market St. Stay on Market St. and cross the bridge. Turn right (east) on to Frazier Ave. (yes you’ve been here before) Stay on Frazier until the Walnut St. Bridge

Turn right (south) on to the bridge. After the bridge stay on Walnut St. until 6th St. Turn right (east) on to 6th St. Stay on 6th St. until Market St. Turn right (north) on to Market St. Finish: This is the home stretch and the finish line is 3 blocks north at the Sports Barn.

Results

Past Winners

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 5, 2004

Downtown Sports Barn

301 Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37402

4:00-7:00 p.m. EDT Late Registration and Packet pick-up

Saturday, March 6, 2004

Sports Barn Downtown

6:30-7:30 a.m. EDT.........Late Registration and Packet pick-up

8:00 a.m. EDT.................Half Marathon Start

8:15 a.m. EDT.................5k Run Start

10:30 a.m. EDT...............Course Closes

Registration and Entry Fees

Half Marathon

$30 postmarked by 12/31/03

$35 postmarked by 2/29/04

$40 after and day of race

5k Run

$15 postmarked by 2/29/04

$20 after and day of race

You may register online at

Online registration closes March 4, 2004 1:00am EST

Race Information

Courses: TBA

Certification: Pending

Splits: split times will be called at miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 for the half marathon and at mile 1 and 2 for the 5k.

Temperatures: Average temperatures for March are high/ low.

Traffic: Traffic Control will be provided by the Chattanooga Police Department.

Medical: Hamilton County Rescue Squad will provide medical support.

Race Numbers: Race numbers with stub attached must be worn visibly on the front for the entire race.

Aid Stations: PowerAde and water will be provided.

Refreshments: Post Race refreshments will be available in the finish area following each event.

Facilities: shower facilities are not available at the finish area.

Awards

Half Marathon: Top male and female finishers overall, masters (40+), and the top two in each age group: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over

5k Run: Top two in each age group: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over

Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.

Where to Stay

Make Reservations

Days Inn Rivergate

901 Carter Plaza

423-266-7331

Call for rates

Hampton Inn

1920 Hamil Rd

423-877-3100

Call for rates

Holiday Inn Express
4833 Hixson Pike

Phone# 423-877-8388

Call for rates

Main Stay Suites

7030 Admin Drive

Phone# 423-485-9427

Call for rates

Holiday Inn Express 7024 McCutcheson Rd Phone# 423-490-8560

Call for rates

Directions

To packet pick-up and race

Downtown Sports Barn

From I-75 (Atlanta, Knoxville) take I-24 West to 27 N exit # 1A (MLK Blvd), get in left lane, turn left on Market Street, Sports Barn will be on your left.

From I-24 E (Birmingham, Nashville) take exit # 178 to 27 N to exit 1A (MLK Blvd), turn left on Market Street, Sports Barn will be on your left.

Parking

Ample parking is available in the upper deck across from Sports Barn (Cherry Street).

Additional Information

Race Director: Teresa Potts Wade (423) 493-9566

Email: tpotts@personal-fitness.com