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

🏃‍♂️ Event 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

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. 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. Chatsworth is 80 miles from Atlanta, 40 miles from Chattanooga and 10 miles from Dalton.

• Distance Overview: Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K courses.
• Terrain: 7 miles of 5-10% grade downhill for the 13.1.
• Scenic Route: Through the Cohutta Wilderness Area, with a beautiful finish at City Park in Chatsworth.
• Elevation Drop: Over 2000-foot drop for Half Marathon.

🎉 Race Day Extras

In addition to the half marathon 10K & 5K, there will be plenty of extras for the runners! Beautiful CUSTOM medals for all event finishers and every participant will receive a short sleeve t-shirt, in addition to live music, post-race hot food, cold drinks: beer for 21 and over participants! There will also be great raffle prizes for all participants!

• Medals: CUSTOM medals for all finishers.
• T-Shirts: Every participant receives a short sleeve t-shirt.
• Food & Beverages: Post-race hot food and cold drinks available.
• Live Entertainment: Live music to enjoy while recovering.

🕒 Race Schedule

Please note: 7:30 am start time for the Half, 7:50 am for 10K, 8:05 am for the 5K.

• Half Marathon: Starts at 7:30 am.
• 10K: Starts at 7:50 am.
• 5K: Starts at 8:05 am.
• Location: 400 N 2nd Ave, Chatsworth, GA.

🚌 Parking & Shuttles

RUNNERS PARK AT THE FINISH AND ARE SHUTTLED TO THEIR SPECIFIC RACE START LOCATION ON TOP FT. MTN! FINISH- City Park- 401 N. 2nd Ave Chatsworth GA 30705. Parking around the park and adjacent business parking lots. There are beautiful permanent bathrooms behind the stage at City Park and a new building with additional bathrooms has been added too!

• Shuttle Service: Buses will run from City Park to Fort Mountain starting at 6:00 am.
• Loading Times: Various loading times based on last names.
• Drop-Off Restrictions: No personal vehicle drop-off for 10K and 5K.
• Last Bus Times: Be aware of the last bus time for your event.

💧 Water Stops & Facilities

Each distance will have bathrooms at their start area! There will be 4 water stations for the Half and 2 for the 10K and 1 for the 5K.

• Half Marathon: Water stations at miles 4, 7, 10, and 12.
• 10K: Bathrooms at start and water stations at miles 3 and 5.
• 5K: Bathroom at start and at mile 2.
• Hydration: Carry your own hydration if needed.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All finishers will receive a beautiful medal! Age group awards for the Half, 10K and 5K.

• Finishers Medals: Beautiful medal for all participants.
• Age Group Awards: Awards for Half, 10K, and 5K.
• Overall Winners: Plaques for top male/female and masters.
• Placement Check: Check your placement at the scorer table at finish line.

🍔 Post-Race Food & Fun

BBQ by George is back! Pulled pork BBQ, veggies dogs, mac-n-cheese, baked beans, salty snacks, fruit and bottled water. Cold beer also for 21 and+ participants. Live music 9am-11am to enjoy with your recovery and food in the park.

🎨 Charity Support

Our charity partner is Murray Arts Council and they’ll be providing most of the volunteers on race day and they’d love to have your support too! Together over the years we’ve raised over $10,000 that is used to fund local arts and live performances in Chatsworth area.

🔗 Additional Information

If you’d like to learn more or register for the race, please visit this link.

Thanks,

The TDH Team!