Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
Fort Oglethorpe, United States of America · Monday 5 July 2027
The marathon named Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is held annually within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in North Georgia, a site of major historical significance from the American Civil War. The route traces the roads and trails of the 9,000-acre battlefield, offering runners passage by numerous historical markers, monuments, and cannons that commemorate the devastating Battle of Chickamauga in September 1863, which was the bloodiest clash in the
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Adjusted Time
4:30:43
Time difference: +30.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain276m
Elevation High241m
Elevation Low210m
Weather Forecast
High34°C
Low23°C
Chance of Rain17%
How hard is Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 82% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon plays about 29 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #211 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #125 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:17:17 | +17:17 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:53:44 | +23:44 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:30:43 | +30:43 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:08:13 | +38:13 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:46:12 | +46:12 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:24:39 | +54:39 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:03:31 | +1:03:31 |
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Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is a full marathon held in Fort Oglethorpe, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 5 July 2027. The course is run on road surface with 276m of total climbing, with its high point near 241m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 276m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for July, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 23°C and 34°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (17%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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