Nashville Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Nashville Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Nashville, TN on October 25, 2025. The event starts and finishes at First Horizon Park and offers two distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The half marathon has a 4-hour time limit and the 5K has a 1-hour time limit. There is one course cutoff for the half marathon at mile 8.3; participants who do not reach that point by the cutoff will be asked to shorten their course. Pacers will be provided for the half marathon with target finish groups listed for 1:30, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00. Two stroller start sections will be offered to separate faster running paces from joggers and walkers.
Race services and logistics
Registration fees are non-refundable. Current published prices are $125 for the half marathon and $65 for the 5K; transfers between distances are allowed for $10 plus any price difference. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the race at Sounds Stadium; all runners must collect their race number and t-shirt or send a friend with confirmation and a copy of acceptable ID. The event lists water, electrolyte drinks, and gels at multiple mile locations (2024 info noted; 2025 details pending). First aid and course restrooms are provided. Free parking is listed in Lots 15, 16, 18, 28, and 29; Lot 12 is ADA parking only. Awards are given by overall and age categories and must be picked up at the timing tent; awards will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.