Events in Chattanooga

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Chattanooga Events

Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.

Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga
May2
Outdoor & Adventure

Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga

A weekend cycling celebration welcoming riders of all skill levels, featuring scenic routes through the Chattanooga region with a family festival, expo, and after-party.

Downtown Chattanooga
7:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration required - varies by route
Stringer's Ridge Trail Run 5K
May10
Outdoor & Adventure

Stringer's Ridge Trail Run 5K

Trail running event through the urban wilderness of Stringer's Ridge with a 5K course, post-race party, and proceeds supporting North Shore greenways.

Stringer's Ridge Park
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM$35 registration
IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga
May17
Outdoor & Adventure

IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga

Nearly 3,000 athletes take on a 1.2-mile swim in the Tennessee River, 56-mile bike ride through the valley, and 13.1-mile run finishing at Ross's Landing.

Ross's Landing
6:30 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration required
Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
Jun14
Outdoor & Adventure

Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon along the Chattanooga riverfront. Swim in the Tennessee River, bike through the valley, and run along the Riverwalk.

Ross's Landing
7:00 AM - 2:00 PMRegistration required
Summer Solstice Sunset at Sunset Rock
Jun21
Outdoor & Adventure

Summer Solstice Sunset at Sunset Rock

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a community hike to Sunset Rock on Lookout Mountain. The best sunset of the summer from the best viewpoint in the city.

Sunset Rock
6:00 PM - 9:00 PMFree
Chattanooga River Games 2026
Aug8
Outdoor & Adventure

Chattanooga River Games 2026

The South's largest extreme sports and music festival featuring wakesurfing, rock climbing, freestyle diving, and slacklining on the Tennessee River.

Tennessee River / Ross's Landing
10:00 AM - 8:00 PMFree (spectators)

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