Nashville: Mini Marathon

 

Experience all the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun with a Shorter Run!

The St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by Nissan is a Nashville tradition that has changed the running landscape in Music City over the past 14 years. Are you one of the locals or Nashville visitors who have not experienced the excitement of the event?

 Now is Your Chance!

Set the pace for the marathon and half marathon as you will be the first to hit the course. Feel all of the excitement of 26.2 miles in just 2.6 miles. Live bands and cheer teams on the course, and a rockin’ Finish Line Festival. All Mini participants receive a free ticket to the post race concert at Bridgestone Arena.

 Already signed up for the Full or Half Marathon? Get your spectators involved!  Sign them up for the Mini Marathon and they can run and then meet you at the finish line.  It’s a great way to enjoy all the race day benefits together!

Register Now!

General Information:

  • Start Time: 6:45 am (subject to change)
  • Start Line: Centennial Park
  • Finish Line: LP Field (Same as the Marathon and 1/2 Marathon)
  • Official Course: TBD
 

Pricing Schedule:

  • $50 – Now through 12/31
  • $60- January 1-4/21
  • $75 – at Expo (if available)

By the Numbers

  • Distance: 2.6 miles
  • 1,500 participant capacity
  • Course time limit: 60 minutes

Participant Perks

  • Official Mini Marathon Finisher’s Medal and certificate
  • Brooks Technical Tee
  • Swag Bag
  • ChronoTrack timing tag
  • Mini-Marathon race number
  • One FREE Michelob Ultra at the Finish Line Festival at City Park
  • Live bands and cheer teams along the course
  • Ticket to Post Race Concert Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena.

Final Information

All mini participants will be emailed a Final Instructions packet in April.  Transportation and timing information will be included in this email.

Registration and Packet Pick-up

  • Online registration closes April 21, 2013
  • Mini Marathon Registration is limited to 1,500 participants. If spots are open, registration may be available at the Health & Fitness Expo.  
  • Participants must be at least 8 years old.
  • Each participant must attend the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up their race number, timing tag, and T-shirt.
  • Photo IDs are required. All registered participants must bring their confirmation sheet.
  • Race day packet pick-up is not available.

As a policy, all entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

SCHEDULE OF RACES

Saturday, April 26, 2014
Marathon Wheelchairs* - Time: 7:00am
1/2 Marathon Wheelchairs* - Time: 7:00am
Marathon Start - Time: 7:00am
1/2 Marathon Wave Start - Time: 7:00am
Mini Marathon - Time: 6:45am
Sunday, April 28, 2013
ING KiDS ROCK Nashville - Time: 2:00pm

* The Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Wheelchair start times are for racing wheelchairs ONLY. Participants racing in everyday wheelchairs will start at the regular start times and be assigned corrals based on their projected finish times. NO hand-cycles will be allowed.

COURSE PROFILE

Complete Course Info
Course Map
Elevation Chart
Course Description
Complete Course Info...

First-timer or Boston-bound, the marathon and half marathon courses are scenic, fun and aligned with spectators! Live bands, cheer squads and friendly volunteers add inspiration to every mile.

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

Expo Dates
Thurs. - Fri., April 24-25, 2014
Expo Hours
April 24: TBD
April 25: TBD
Expo Location
Nashville Convention Center [ map ]

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26- Health & Fitness Expo
Saturday, April 27 – St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon presented by Nissan and Country Music Mini Marathon
Sunday, April 28 - ING KiDS ROCK Nashville