The 7 Bridges Marathon course travels across the Tennessee river 6 times as runners run through Chattanooga.
Runners pass by the Tennessee Aquarium, AT&T field, Creative Discovery Museum, Cross the Dam and run along the River walk, then run through the Art district, Hunter Museum and Historic Walnut street bridge to finish in front of the Carousel in Coolidge Park.
The Seven Bridges Marathon was the 121st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 127th largest in 2023.
Last year 2.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Seven Bridges Marathon the 393rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 398th highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 98.25 ranks it as the 298th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Tennessee.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Seven Bridges Marathon a PR Score of 98.25. This PR Score ranks it as the 243rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Tennessee.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Seven Bridges Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 748 feet (228m) Min Elevation: 642 feet (195m)
Local Runner's review of 2018 Seven Bridges Marathon.
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Did they get the course right this time (at last)? Last year the marathon was 27 miles and the half was 12.4. It was also 12.4 a couple of years ago when I ran the half, and they also had not one, but two, misspelled words on the finisher medal.
Don't choose this race if you are looking to BQ or PR because it may not be the correct distance.
Jose's review of 2013 Seven Bridges Marathon.
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It was a nice marathon. The hills are not bad. The stations were ok. One thing though They need to mark better the course, since there are no to many runners for the full marathon, some areas were a little bit confused to follow the route.
I'll do it again.
