St. Patrick's Music City Half Marathon
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Event overview
The St. Patrick's Music City race takes place in Nashville, Tennessee on March 14, 2026. It is the 20th running of the event and features new venue and course layouts for 2026. The event includes an in-person and a virtual option and lists a typical average temperature of 50°F.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Beer Mile (additional event)
The description notes river views, hardwood forests, and open fields along the routes. A post-race beer garden and a post-race party are part of the event experience. The event supports Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms.
Logistics and awards
Packet pick-up is offered at Fleet Feet Brentwood and at the race site on event days. Timing uses disposable self-adhesive ankle-band chips; participants receive a bib, wrist band, helmet and bike frame numbers where applicable. The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and one-day and annual USAT license options are mentioned.
Overall awards include top three in Male, Female and Non-binary categories and several masters age-group awards (40+, 50+, 60+). Age-group awards cover male and female categories across standard age brackets. Team awards include largest team and most festive team recognitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.