

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga
Salute to Veterans Half Marathon honors service members on Chattanooga's scenic riverfront.
Race Date
Nov 8, 2026
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 18
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Salute to Veterans Half Marathon offers a meaningful run along Chattanooga's picturesque Tennessee River Walk, dedicated to honoring those who have served. This event provides a powerful platform for runners to show gratitude, whether participating in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran themselves.
Veterans race for free, and active duty military receive a significant discount, underscoring the event's commitment to recognition and community support. All participants are rewarded with a race shirt and a custom finisher medal, celebrating every mile run in honor of heroes. The course is known for its flat profile, making it conducive to achieving personal bests, with awards recognizing top finishers across various categories and age groups.
Race-provided description
Join us on the Tennessee River Walk in Chattanooga, TN for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a meaningful race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re running in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran yourself, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude and community support.
As a token of appreciation, all Veterans race for FREE, and Active Duty military can participate for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to join at the regular registration rate and be part of this special day of recognition and celebration. (ID Required - any form of government issued Military ID)
All participants will receive a fabulous race shirt and a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves to be celebrated.
For those looking to compete, this race delivers. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in each distance, as well as the Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female finishers. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups (starting at 10 & Under) will earn awards across all race distances.
Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Shelter #1 Tennessee Riverwalk, Chattanooga, TN, 37406
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~18 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 6 states
winner 1:25:37
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 18 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
18
Median time
1:58:15
Latest turnout
18
States
6
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga?
The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga is held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga take place?
It takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
What distances does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga course flat and good for a PR?
The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga?
HalfRuns has finish records for 18 runners who have completed the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga.
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