Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
Chattanooga, United States of America · Monday 29 March 2027
The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon takes place March 27-29, 2026, on a trail course with moderate hills throughout, so you'll want to train on uneven terrain and practice your downhill technique. The elevation profile ranges from 195 to 235 meters above sea level with about 242 meters of total gain, which means the course won't exhaust you with relentless climbing but demands steady effort and good pacing strategy. This is a full 42.2 kilometer race, so bring the mental toughness you'd expect from any road marathon, just with the added complexity of technical footing. The race weekend offers multiple event options including a half marathon, 5K, team relay, and kids' fun run if you want to make it a family affair. Register through the Chattanooga Marathon website, and contact Paceline Promotions at info@chattanoogamarathon.com or 423.413.7132 if you have specific questions about course conditions or logistics.
Difficulty Calculator
h
:m
:s
Adjusted Time
4:05:08
Time difference: +5.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain242m
Elevation High235m
Elevation Low195m
How hard is Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon?
Difficultharder than 60% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon plays about 8 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #461 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #235 of 575 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 Erlanger Chattanooga 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 Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:00:53 | +00:53 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:32:54 | +02:54 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:05:08 | +05:08 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:37:33 | +07:33 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:10:09 | +10:09 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:42:55 | +12:55 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:15:51 | +15:51 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon is a full marathon held in Chattanooga, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 29 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 242m of total climbing, with its high point near 235m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 242m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Surface Type: Road
Erlanger Chattanooga 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.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
Marathons of similar difficulty
If Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon fits your goal, these courses play out about the same on our difficulty model.
Other Marathons in United States of America
Deseret News Marathon
Salt Lake City, United States of America
Road145m gainJuly 2026
Run Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach, United States of America
Road109m gainJuly 2026
Run the Pier Marathon
Manistee, United States of America
Road0m gainJuly 2026
Grand Island Trail Marathon
Munising, United States of America
Trail0m gainJuly 2026
Aspen Valley Marathon
Aspen, United States of America
Road48m gainJuly 2026