Downtown Nashville streets will fill with runners this Saturday as the Nashville 1/2 Marathon & 5K gets underway, with organizers expecting the race to attract more than 3,000 runners. The course winds through some of the city's most recognizable landmarks before funneling everyone back to First Horizon Park for the finish.
According to WKRN News 2, the races are set to take place Saturday, October 24, drawing a crowd that includes both half-marathon and 5K participants. The half-marathon stretch covers 13.1 miles and both the start and finish lines sit at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds, per halfmarathons.net. That same site notes runners will have four hours to complete the half-marathon course.
A Scenic Loop Through Music City's Landmarks
The route isn't just a grind through pavement — it's practically a highlight reel of Nashville. The course runs up and down Music Row, through downtown, and past the iconic Honky Tonk Highway, with views of Nissan Stadium along the way, per the same account. For visitors and locals alike, it doubles as a tour of some of the city's most photographed strips.
The event, officially billed as the Nashville 1/2 Marathon & 5K for 2026, is part of the broader Run Nash series, according to raceroster.com. Organizers describe it as a signature fall race meant to welcome everyone from first-timers to runners chasing a personal best. As the event's own promotional material puts it, “Whether it's your first race or your fastest, this race is a must-run!” according to runnash.com.
Medals, Shirts and a Finish-Line Party
Medals, Shirts and a Finish-Line Party Every finisher who crosses the line will walk away with more than bragging rights, including a commemorative medal. Each finisher receives a performance T-shirt and access to a post-race finish-line festival complete with live music and refreshments, according to nashvilleparent.com. The race starts and finishes at First Horizon Park, located at 19 Junior Gilliam Way in downtown Nashville, the same listing notes.
Registration pricing for the event isn't entirely consistent across listings. Nashvilleparent.com puts the cost at $120 for the half marathon, $65 for the 5K and $25 for runners under 18. A separate listing from nashvilleguru.com gives a different range, pricing the Nashville Half Marathon & 5K between $55 and $95 or more, while noting that pricing is subject to change.
Whatever the final price tag, Run Nash is billed as a signature fall event. With more than 3,000 runners expected to lace up Saturday, downtown Nashville is set for a busy morning of foot traffic, finish-line cheers and a parade of medals passed out at First Horizon Park.
