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Sheryl Crow Runs St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon

Nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow joined more than 30,000 runners at the 2012 St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by Nissan. The first ambassador of the St. Jude Music Gives program, Crow ran the Nashville half-marathon in support of the New Hope Academy, finishing the 13.1-mile race in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 14 seconds.

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The original energy gel is still the industry’s most recognizable brand.

It’s highly unlikely you’ll go to a race or an expo without spotting the GU logo. GU gels, chewables and drinks have become one of the most widely recognized fuel brands in the sports industry with more than 30 flavors in the lineup to satisfy their core endurance market. The GU Energy Labs story dates…

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The P.F. Chang’s Running Dragon

Can a 43’ dragon beat you at the Country Music Half Marathon? We will see on April 28th! The P.F. Chang’s Running Dragon will be participating in the upcoming Country Music Marathon. If you beat the dragon in the half marathon, or beat his mile pace in the full marathon, you will receive a coupon…

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Celebrate with $10 off at P.F. Chang’s!

P.F. Chang’s Rocks!  And we want you to come celebrate your Rockin’ achievement with us!  Check your mailbox for a $10 gift card good at any of our restaurants!  Use them for dinner or P.F. Chang’s Triple Happiness Happy Hours featuring specialty drinks, dim sum and street fare!  Make your reservation today at www.pfchangs.com!

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Warm Weather Running Tips

A Message from the Medical Team The Sports Medicine Team wants you to have a great, safe and healthy race in Nashville this Saturday.   Here are a few tips for running in warm weather: Stay hydrated.  Plan on a little more fluid and drink when you are thirsty Take a salt packet at the start…

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Country Music 1/2 Marathon Course Preview

Take a high speed tour through the 2012 half marathon course

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REFUEL | got chocolate milk?™

How do you recover after you train? Log on to www.gotchocolatemilk.com  and tell us about “your After” for a chance to join Team REFUEL, receive training gear, star in a “got chocolate milk?”™ ad and race at a Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Europe.

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Maui Jim

Get spotted by Maui Jim at the Expo and instantly win prizes! Here’s your chance to reflect your brilliance in the best polarized sunglasses that enhance the colors of the world along your run. Their PolarizedPlus®2 lens technology blocks 100% of UV rays and 99.9% of glare to protect your eyes. Come see the newest…

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SCHEDULE OF RACES

Friday, April 26, 2013
ING KiDS ROCK Nashville - Time: TBD
Saturday, April 27, 2013
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

* 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

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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 Location
Nashville Convention Center [ map ]
Expo Dates
Thurs. - Fri., April 25-26, 2013
Expo Hours
April 25: TBD
April 26: TBD
Additional Information
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Exhibitor Information

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

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