Did you know that Chattanooga, Tennessee is one of the South’s top travel destinations? It’s true—the Scenic City, or Gig City, has been repeatedly counted as a top place to go or city to live in over the past several years. Our Scenic City is called such for its many breathtaking views, and we’re excited to continue to introduce Chattanooga to new visitors with the Seven Bridges Marathon. Whether you’re a new or a veteran runner, or a new tourist or a seasoned Chattanoogan, we know you’ll love getting to explore the sights of our incredible city in a whole new way. Read on →

Have you registered for the 7 Bridges Marathon in Chattanooga on October 16, 2016? If this is your first race, you’ll want to be prepared mentally and physically to have your best possible experience. Check out some of our favorite tips for first-timers: Prepare to get your best sleep on Friday night, because there’s a very good chance you’ll have nervous energy or excitement interfering with your sleep on Saturday night. Read on →

Get to know our incredible sponsors of the 2016 Seven Bridges Marathon—we’re so excited to have these incredible companies on board, and invite you to get involved as well. Register for the race or request a sponsor packet today! 7 Bridges Title Sponsor The Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists The conference of 29 Chattanooga-area congregations is excited to participate with runners of all backgrounds to celebrate a shared commitment to healthy living. Read on →

Are you thinking about joining us for The Seven Bridges Marathon on Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tennessee? If you’ve never run a full marathon before, you might be wondering if your body is strong enough. And you might be curious about your heart health and marathon training. Studies have shown that training for a marathon can positively boost heart health. In only 18 weeks of training, runners can enjoy stronger heart function and a more favorable lipid profile. Read on →

While it’s widely known that running offers a long list of health benefits, many distance runners find themselves burdened with illness after marathons or long runs. In reality, those who exercise regularly experience significantly less upper respiratory illnesses as those who don’t. Yet, when the exercise pushes beyond 90 minutes without interruption, the immune system can be weakened for as long as two weeks, due to hormonal activity that occurs when we push our bodies so hard. Read on →

We all run for many varying reasons: personal, community, health and collective reasons that drive us to go faster, run farther, and push harder. Among the many good reasons to race, Seven Bridges Marathon is proud to work with some incredible charities operating in the greater Chattanooga area. When you register for your choice of the Seven Bridges 2016 races, you’ll have the opportunity to give an additional donation to one of these charity partners. Read on →

One of the best things about the events offered as part of the 7 Bridges Marathon is that there is a race for everyone. Whether you’re a well-seasoned runner, a mostly novice racer or a total newbie, you can join us on October 16, 2016 because there’s sure to be an event for you. The 7 Bridges Marathon The full marathon will start and finish in Coolidge Park on the North Shore. Read on →

Runners come from a wide variety of backgrounds and can carry vastly different reasons for committing to run. Long-distance racing—from 5ks to full marathons—all tend to invite more new runners into the fold, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome them. The 7 Bridges Marathon carries the distinct title of the first marathon in Scenic City. We first began in 2011, and ever since, we have been empowering our community to get running and support our wonderful local charities. Read on →

“Will the Galloway Method help me to complete a half marathon faster, or to complete a full marathon at all?” This is a tough question. I’m loathe to suggest any particular training plan or specific solution, because everything needs to be individualized and catered to each person. However, let me break down the key element to Jeff Galloway’s philosophy of racing. Mr. Galloway believes that, in order to stay fresh for the entire race, you need to take a walk break every so often. Read on →

Jim David is a Cleveland, Tenn. resident who was featured in the “Chasing the Finishline 2012” video series on Fox 61. David is a middle school teacher who decided to start an active exercise routine to improve his health and to better care for his family. He signed up to run in the 7 Bridges Marathon, which got us interested in learning more about him and his inspiring story. 1.) You described the nervousness you felt the morning of the triathlon. Read on →