Cummins Falls Marathon
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Event overview
The Cummins Falls Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Cookeville, Tennessee (390 Cummins Falls Lane, Cookeville, TN 38501). The marathon, half marathon, and 10K follow the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River for a portion of their routes. All four races are run on rural back roads in Jackson County. The marathon and half marathon have an 8 hour cutoff. The event is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Race details
The event is chip timed. All finishers receive distinctive wooden finisher medals and all registered runners receive a race t-shirt; a no-shirt option is available. Awards are given for 1st through 3rd overall male and female, and for 1st through 3rd in these age brackets: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. There are separate Masters (40+) and Grand Masters (50+) awards. Walkers are welcome for the 5K and 10K. Aid stations are located approximately every 2 to 3 miles.
The race offers team discounts for groups that register together: a refund is issued automatically once the required team member threshold is met. The organizer has a no-refund policy except for race cancellation due to public health concerns; deferrals or refunds minus service fees may be offered in that case. Packet pickup is available the day before at St. Michael's Episcopal Church parking lot and at the park on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.