Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
2010 Race will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
Details coming soon...
Proceeds go to The Boonies for trail access and maintenance efforts in the Chattanooga area.
The 2009 race raised $5,000 for The Boonies. Read about it here.
2009 Marathon Results >
2009 1/2 Marathon Results >
2009 Photos:
Start/finish, candids, awards (Defiant Photography)
Trail (Defiant)
Finish line (Defiant)
Trail (Jimmy Moncrief)*
Trail Black & White (Jimmy Moncrief)*
* 15% of all sales will be donated to The Boonies
"I thought you might like to know - the race this weekend was a wonderful event. The runners were all great folks. The volunteers were great. The organization and execution was great - it was a terrific first trail race for me. I plan to do more. Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers."
David Pruitt
Shelbyville, TN
"I just wanted to send a quick thank you note to those who organized today's race and all the volunteers that made it a great success. I had
not run a marathon in eight years and I am so glad that I picked today to go the distance again. I had done Stump Jump a few times and was always impressed with your organization and today was no different.
"If I had to sum up your store, your events and your team in two words it would be "pure and authentic." You guys are what it is all about - thank you again for reminding me that I have it in me and for putting together a first class event in a spectacular venue.
"I will be back next year and hope I can convince my wife to join as well. I know she will love it."
Tim Schippmann
#56
Cumming, GA
Stay tuned for details on the 2010 race. Details will be posted here as they become available. So far we anticipate no major changes. Keep track of the other races in the series online: http://www.rockcreek.com/trailseries/ Registration is currently open for other races in the series.
Questions? Contact events@rockcreek.com
The Scenic City Trail Marathon will set the bench for a state record in trail running. The trails at Raccoon are fast and forgiving, making for a great leisurely race for new trail runners or a full-on speed fest for those in the hunt for the first state record for a trail race.
Now part of the Vasque Project, this year's Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon promises to be an incredible experience. Sponsored by Rock/Creek, Vasque, Marmot, and SmartWool. Participants will receive a technical Marmot t-shirt. Prizes and raffles will be provided as well.
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Race Results & Photos
Race results & photos will be posted here after the event.
$3300 Raised for The Boonies at 2nd Annual Scenic City Trail Marathon presented by Rock/Creek & Vasque
2008 Marathon Results >
2008 Half-Marathon Results >
2008 Photos:
Photos from Jon Moss at iMultisport. Click here >
Scenic City Trail Marathon Video
More Scenic City Trail Marathon Videos
2007 (OLD COURSE! This year's course will be much faster.)
2007 Photography
2007 Race Results [PDF]
Map & Directions
2009 Trail Map with Aid Stations & Distances [PDF]
Click here to download >
Marathon course GPS track:
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The race will take place at Raccoon Mountain's TVA Pumped Storage Facility. The race will start from the Laurel Point parking lot. When you enter through the main gate you will see signs directing you to Laurel Point.
Directions to Raccoon Mountain: From I-24 W – Exit at Brown’s Ferry Road and turn right on Brown’s Ferry Rd. Go .9 miles and turn left at Elder Mountain Rd (after Sunset Market). Go 1.8 miles and turn left at TVA Rd. Continue straight towards Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Bear right following signs to Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Continue straight past Visitors Center towards Laurel Point across dam then turn right off the dam at Laurel Point sign. Follow road to Laurel Point parking area.
From I-24 E – Exit at Brown’s Ferry Rd. Turn left on Brown’s Ferry Rd. Go .9 miles and turn left at Elder Mountain Rd (after Sunset Market). Go 1.8 miles and turn left at TVA Rd. Continue straight towards Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Bear right following signs to Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Continue straight past Visitors Center towards Laurel Point across dam then turn right off the dam at Laurel Point sign. Follow road to Laurel Point parking area.
Click here for driving directions from
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SORBA-Chattanooga has spearheaded the development of this trail network. If you intend to run the course before the race, please keep these suggestions in mind:
"SORBA-Chattanooga is currently in the process of constructing an approximately 45 mile trail network on TVA's Raccoon Mountain, fifteen minutes from downtown Chattanooga. To get to the trailhead, take TVA Road to the top of the mountain and park in the East Brow Parking Lot on your left. The trail head is marked with a small sign so it may be a little difficult to find your first time out. After parking in the east brow parking lot, get on your bike and ride back out of the parking lot. There are of parking lots on top of the mountain, all with have direct access to the trail. If you find that a parking lot is full, please proceed to the next parking lot. If you park on the grass you vehicle will be ticketed! At the present time 16.5 miles of singletrack have been constructed. Trail work continues. If you wish to help move this project forward please review our calender of events for an upcoming trail work day, and bring a friend."
Hotels & Campgrounds
All of the Rock/Creek Trail Series events are convenient to downtown Chattanooga. We have a hotels & accommodations page here that lists several downtown hotels as well as some camping options.
No Pets on the Trail!
Out of common sense and with respect for legal issues, please leave the dogs, monkeys, etc. at home.
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