DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Chattanooga

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Chattanooga, TN; Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, 4501 Amnicola Hwy, 37406
Type: RUN

At a glance

A sweet, donut-themed race in Chattanooga offering a half marathon, 5k, 10k, 1 Mile, and kids' dash for all ages and paces.

Fun
Quirky

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Join the DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k in Chattanooga for a delightfully donut-themed running experience. This annual event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, making it a perfect outing for the entire family. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, earn great swag including a designer shirt and custom medal, and celebrate your finish with a delicious donut. A virtual race option is also available for those who wish to participate from anywhere.

What to expect

Cross the finish line to a delicious donut reward.
Receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal.
Enjoy chip-timing with live results, awards, and free race photos.
Walker-friendly with distances from a Kids' Dash to a Half Marathon.

Standout details

Delicious donut at the finish line
Designer shirt & custom finisher medal
Free race photos included
Youth pricing for 5k/10k

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Sep 28, 2024, 12:37 PM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $25.98
Opens Feb 28, 2024, 9:46 AM EST · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $36.28
Opens Oct 29, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Jan 6, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 5 more options

6.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $36.28
Opens Oct 29, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Jan 6, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $62.28
Opens Aug 12, 2024, 6:56 AM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 16, 2026, 6:14 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
Virtual Race
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $46.28
Opens Oct 29, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
Volunteer then Run
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Oct 29, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

longer distance

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Hilly
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES! Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious donut waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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