I loved this race.

This is a terrific event if you like smaller races without the crowds. Very quiet and serene setting of historical significance. Much of the course is tree-shaded. Very modest, rolling hills that are barely noticeable. Don't plan on reading the battlefield signs while you run. The print is too small.

A nice, friendly, small-ish marathon in a fascinating setting (I had just about as much fun walking/hobbling around the park after the race as during it).
My best tip for the first time runner: the course is two laps around the same loop with rolling hills throughout. On the last few miles of the first lap, count the number of sizable hills you encounter because you'll be running them again miles 21-25. They will seem a lot smaller and less demoralizing if you know they're coming.

This was my first marathon, and I can honestly say that it couldn't have gone any better. The organization was superb (in and out of registration/packet pickup in less than 2 minutes). The food and fluid along the route was great. The t-shirt was very nice, and there is a special gift for first-time marathoners.

The weather was beautiful, the scenery was great, and the deer in the fields only made the entire morning more picturesque.

If you're considering doing this marathon, DO IT!

Fantastic race in a picturesque setting! Great, flat and scenic course - deer ran with us for a while! Weather could not have been better for November. This is one I would like to do again!

Without a doubt the most enjoyable course (winding park roads and rolling hills) I've ever run. Organization could have been better. I didn't realize this was a chip race until it was announced at the starting line.

I've run 2 "mega-marathons" and now 2 smaller marathons. The Chickamauga Marathon was by far the best - from organization, parking, and restrooms, to food and water. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The participants were friendly from the start. The spectators were few, but loud and encouraging. I loved the double-loop course. Wasn't sure at first, but it was great. Beautiful course. Kudos on the staff for producing perfect weather. This was by far the most positive running experience I've had. Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed this marathon and the entire experience, thanks to the efforts of the race organizers. Sadly, I lost my MP3 player just after the 5-mile marker during the second lap, so if anyone found it, please contact me.

Once again, a great job by the Chattanooga Race Club! Course is awesome and the fall foliage was even better than last year. It didn't hurt a bit that the weather was perfect! Plentiful support, enthusiastic spectators, a great long-sleeve tech shirt, and a new medal. They just keep making it better.

This is a great race for a first-time marathon! I wanted something close to home and before the end of 2007. When I found this one it seemed perfect. Our family has visited the park several times, but running it gives a completely different perspective. We had perfect weather and the fall foliage was stunning. We even had deer at regular intervals, which were fun to see. The fans were all enthusiastic and encouraging. My wife and children were able to see me at mile 17 and then meet me at the end. What a treat!