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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States View on map
Nov 08, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

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.

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Nov 08, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

10K

Nov 08, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Half Marathon

Nov 08, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$55.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Nov 08, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Virtual 10K

Nov 08, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Virtual Half Marathon

Nov 08, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

5K-Veteran

This event (Veteran 5K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Nov 08, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
Free
Open

10K-Veteran

This event (Veteran 10K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Nov 08, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
Free
Open

Half Marathon-Veteran

This event (Veteran Half Marathon) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Nov 08, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
Free
Open

5K-Active Duty

This event (Active Duty 5K) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Nov 08, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$15.00
Open

10K-Active Duty

This event (Active Duty 10K) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Nov 08, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$15.00
Open

Half Marathon-Active Duty

This event (Active Duty Half Marathon) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Nov 08, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$15.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chattanooga, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 4.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 1.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.4%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 8, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 8, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 31m

The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:40 PM local time (EST) in Chattanooga on November 8, 2026 — 10h 31m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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