11th Annual Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Lace up your sneakers, lean forward and get ready for the 11th Annual Tear Drop Half Marathon! If you’re looking for a fast and scenic half marathon then join us on Sunday, April 27, 2025!

🏔️ Course Details

• Elevation Start: All distances will start on top of Fort Mountain at an elevation near 3000 feet and finish in Chatsworth, Georgia, for an over 2000-foot drop for the Half Marathon.
• USAT&F Certified: All courses (13.1, 10K, 5K) are USAT&F certified for those participants that are looking to set a personal record or for a qualifying time at a race elsewhere.
• Scenic Route: The scenic route through the Cohutta Wilderness Area and finishes at beautiful City Park in Chatsworth welcomes racers of all abilities.
• Grade: Features 7 miles of 5-10% grade downhill for the 13.1, 5 miles downhill for the 10K and 2 miles for the 5K (which will improve your time :40- 1:20 per mile!).

🎖️ Participant Perks

• Custom Medals: Beautiful CUSTOM medals for all event finishers.
• T-Shirts: Every participant will receive a short sleeve t-shirt.
• Post-Race Festivities: Enjoy live music, post-race hot food, cold drinks: beer for 21 and over participants.
• Raffle Prizes: There will also be great raffle prizes for all participants!

🚌 Race Day Information

• Start Times: 7:30 am for the Half, 7:50am for 10K, 8:05am for the 5K.
• Parking: Runners park at the finish and are shuttled to their specific race start location on top Ft. Mtn.
• Shuttle Timing: We’ll have buses making multiple round trips from City Park to Ft. Mnt starting at 6:00am.
• Timing Note: DON’T BE LATE! Please note the last bus time for your event.

🚻 Amenities and Support

• Water Stations: Each distance will have bathrooms and multiple water stations along the route.
• SAG Vehicle: We’ll have a passenger vehicle following the last runner in case anyone needs to drop out or needs medical attention.
• Bag Drop: Each distance will have a bin to place discarded clothing at the start.
• Bathroom Availability: Bathrooms will be situated throughout the course for your convenience.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive a beautiful medal!
• Age Group Awards: Age group awards for the Half, 10K, and 5K.
• Overall Winners: Plaques for overall winners in the Half marathon only (top male/female and masters male/female).
• Photography: TrueSpeed Photos will be on course to capture your race experience!

🍔 Post-Race Celebration

• Food Options: BBQ by George: Pulled pork BBQ, veggies dogs, mac-n-cheese, baked beans, salty snacks, fruit and bottled water.
• Live Music: Enjoy live music from 9am-11am at the park.
• Beer: Cold beer will be available for participants aged 21 and over.
• Community Support: Our charity partner, Murray Arts Council, will provide volunteers and support your participation.

📅 Registration and Contact

For more details or to register, visit here.