Cummins Falls Marathon
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Cummins Falls Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K : Cookeville, TN
The Cummins Falls event on February 28, 2026 includes four races held on rural back roads of Jackson County near Cookeville, Tennessee. The marathon, half marathon, and 10K follow the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River for a portion of their routes. The event is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
All finishers receive distinctive wooden finisher medals. Awards are given for overall 1st through 3rd places and for age groups 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Masters (40 and up) and Grand Masters (50 and up) awards are also offered. The marathon and half marathon have an 8 hour cutoff. Walkers are welcome for the 5K and 10K.
Additional event details include chip timing, music allowed on course, and aid stations approximately every 2 to 3 miles. All runners receive a race t-shirt; a no-shirt option is available and pre-race size allocation is noted. A team discount is offered for 5K and 10K teams of five and for half and full marathon teams of three, with refunds issued automatically when team registration thresholds are met. The race has a no refund policy except for cancellation due to public health concerns; deferrals or refunds minus service fees are offered in that case.
Packet pickup is available Friday Feb. 27 (drive-up at St. Michael's Episcopal Church parking lot) and on race day at the park during designated windows. Race merchandise is sold by the Friends of Cummins Falls State Park and will be available at packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
