Georgia · Half · 10K · 5K
Tear Drop Half Marathon
Tear Drop Half Marathon is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Chatsworth, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 25, 2027
- Location
- Chatsworth, GA
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Location
- Chatsworth, Georgia
- Distances
- Half, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- ~2,000 ft drop (mountain descent)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- teardrophalf.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from teardrophalf.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Tear Drop Half Marathon
A dramatic downhill point-to-point race starting atop Fort Mountain near 3,000 ft and dropping over 2,000 ft into Chatsworth.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- North Georgia's signature 'downhill' half; ~2,000 ft net drop with miles of 5-10% grade; capped around 300 runners
- Notes
- Challenging mountain race
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Tear Drop Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Tear Drop Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 25, 2027.
- Where is the Tear Drop Half Marathon held?
- In Chatsworth, Georgia.
- What distances does the Tear Drop Half Marathon offer?
- Half, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Tear Drop Half Marathon?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Tear Drop Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Tear Drop Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from teardrophalf.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Tear Drop Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Tear Drop Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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