St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon

The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (formerly St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon) gives you the opportunity to enjoy an up close and personal tour of Nashville Music City, New York Times’ top destination in the world! Be entertained en route with musical miles before collecting your finish line rewards: bling, beer and more bands. Then, prepare for your free night-time headliner concert at Bridgestone Arena.

Stay in town to discover all that Nashville has to offer – from top dining, to a lively culture, world-class entertainment and of course a rich musical history.

The route begins in Centennial Park and ends outside LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans. Many bands and high school cheerleaders entertain runners and walkers and friends, families, The marathon is followed by an evening concert which has previously featured Sara Evans, Phil Vassar, Jo Dee Messina, Brad Paisley, and Lee Roy Parnell among others.

Unlike some of Nashville’s other marathons, e.g. Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon, Greenway Marathon, and Nashville Marathon, the Country Music Marathon is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.