Nashville Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Nashville 1/2 Marathon & 5K takes place in Nashville, TN on October 24, 2026. The event features the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
Registration fees are listed as $95 for the Half Marathon and $55 for the 5K. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registrations may be transferred to another race distance for a $10 transfer fee plus any price difference when moving to a longer distance. A VIP package is available that includes dedicated race morning restrooms, fast-track packet pickup, exclusive VIP swag, a post-race VIP party with catered brunch, and medal engraving. The event partners with the American Cancer Society DetermiNation Team; participants who commit to fundraising can receive a complimentary race entry and team items when meeting set fundraising minimums ($700 for the half, $450 for the 5K).
Race logistics
Packet pick-up is offered one day prior to the event and on race morning at the event venues, including Sounds Stadium and First Horizon Park. The Half Marathon has a 4-hour time limit and the 5K has a 1-hour time limit. There is one course cutoff noted for the Half Marathon at mile 8.3. Pacers are provided for the Half Marathon with multiple pace groups. Aid stations on the course supply water, electrolyte drinks, and energy gels at specified mile points. Restrooms and first aid stations are available at the start/finish and along the route. Free parking is listed in several lots, and specific lots are designated for ADA and staff/volunteer use. Awards are given in overall and age-group categories, including youth, masters, grandmasters, seniors, and grand seniors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
