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Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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Mocs Men's Basketball vs. Delaware State
UTC Mocs men's basketball hosts Delaware State at McKenzie Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m.
McKenzie Arena
7:00 PM
Fitness Central Turkey Trot
Chattanooga Track Club and Fitness Central host a Thanksgiving morning 4-mile race, 3-mile family walk or jog and Kiddie-K on Nov 26 at Fitness Central on Lee Highway.
Fitness Central
8:00 AM4-mile race $43, 3-mile family walk/jog $30, Kiddie-K $11 (per the club, prices rise later)
The Hungry Turkey: Chattanooga
A post-Thanksgiving 5K, 10K and half marathon starting at Coolidge Park on Saturday, Nov. 28. Run Rhino lists donuts at the finish line.
Coolidge Park
8:00 AMCurrently $50.14 (5K), $55.49 (10K) or $71.53 (half marathon), fees included. Prices rise after Oct. 24.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Run
A Christmas-themed half marathon, 7-mile run, 5K, 5K walk and kids' dash at The Commons in Collegedale on Dec. 6, benefiting the Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park.
The Commons in Collegedale
8:00 AM5K from $28.44, 7 mile $39.11, half marathon $49.79, Kids' Dash $12.43 (fees included; prices rise after Oct. 6)
Run Santa Run Chattanooga
A Christmas-themed 5K, 10K and half marathon on the Tennessee Riverwalk at the Dam on Dec. 13, starting at 8:30 a.m. The organizers list an ornament medal and a Santa visit.
Tennessee Riverwalk at the Dam
8:30 AM5K from $50.14, 10K from $55.49, half marathon from $71.53 (fees included; prices rise closer to race day)
Jingle Bell Jog Chattanooga
A holiday-themed 5K and Elf Dash at Ross's Landing on Dec. 19. The organizers list a Santa suit, jingle bells and a finisher medal. 5K starts at 9 a.m.
Ross's Landing
9:00 AM5K $40, Elf Dash $24.50 (fees included)
Candy Cane Course - Chattanooga
A Christmas-themed 5K, 10K and 15K with a 1 Mile and Kids Dash at Camp Jordan in East Ridge on Dec. 20. The race starts at 9 a.m., and a virtual option is offered.
Camp Jordan
9:00 AM$25.98 to $46.28 including fees depending on distance; ages 12 and under $22 for the 5K/10K
Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters at McKenzie Arena is on Friday, January 29, 2027 at 7:00 PM.
McKenzie Arena
7:00 PM
Mocs Women's Basketball vs. ETSU
UTC Mocs women's basketball hosts ETSU at McKenzie Arena on Saturday, Jan 30, 2027, at 2 p.m. UTC lists it as Rodeo at the Roundhouse with a cowboy hat giveaway.
McKenzie Arena
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mocs Men's Basketball vs. ETSU
UTC Mocs men's basketball hosts ETSU at McKenzie Arena on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2027, at 7 p.m. UTC lists it as Mocs Got Talent night, with the game on ESPN+.
McKenzie Arena
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mocs Men's Basketball vs. Furman (Senior Night)
UTC Mocs men's basketball hosts Furman at McKenzie Arena on Wednesday, Feb 24, 2027, at 7 p.m. UTC lists it as Senior Night and Academic Night.
McKenzie Arena
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Chattanooga Marathon Race Weekend
The Chattanooga Marathon weekend runs March 5-7, 2027, from First Horizon Pavilion: a 5K and kids' mile on Saturday, then the marathon and half marathon at 7:30 AM Sunday.
First Horizon Pavilion
Marathon $100 through Jan 1, then $110; half $80 to $100; 5K $45 to $55; Kids Fun Run $10 (per the race)
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