Nashville

Transform Tomorrow^® with Transamerica.

Transamerica is a proud new sponsor and official life insurance partner of the 2013 St. Jude Country Music Marathon and ½ Marathon presented by Nissan and Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Half Marathon. We congratulate all who are transforming their tomorrows through their dedication to ─ and joy of ─ a healthy, active lifestyle. Transformations aren’t…

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Runners Weather Rainy Conditions at St. Jude Country Music Marathon

Biggest Loser winner Danni Allen breaks two hours running first 13.1-mile race for St. Jude Nashville residents Daniel Lepage and Gisela Olalde steal the show in the half marathon; Scott Wietecha and Jill Horst win 14th annual marathon NASHVILLE, Tenn., (April 27, 2013) – The rainy downpour soaked participants at the 14th St. Jude Country…

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Spectator Tips

Broadway – Above 11th Avenue You can view the runners within the first mile of the race and see them on their way back to downtown as they pass under Broadway (Mile 10.3). Note: You can access the Church Street exit off I-40. Turn towards downtown onto Church Street. There are paid lots and limited…

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Adam Zocks: Master Obstacle Clearer

Meet one of the Competitor Group’s operations gurus. When he was a high school runner, Competitor Group Vice President and General Manager Adam Zocks was jumping over hurdles. Not much has changed since then.

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Sign up for Rock n’ Roll Runner Tracking Before Friday Midnight!

Your friends and family can follow your progress from start to finish during your run on their mobile phones. Receive start notice, 3 splits and finish time. Its a great way to meet-up with your Friends and Family at the Finish Zone. Works with ANY phone – Sign up today!

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Race Week Final Information

Below is everything you need to be prepared for the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon presented by Nissan race weekend. Read up, and you will be able to make it to the start line with fresh legs and a beaming smile. Make sure to join us on Facebook to connect with other…

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Marathon Officials Announce Increased Security Measures

Marathon Officials Announce Increased Security Measures Heightened security and public safety protocol in response to the tragedy in Boston; Weekend tributes planned to highlight the resiliency of the running community in the wake of the tragedy on Patriots Day Increased public and private security presence at the expo, start and finish lines and along the…

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Toddler with Cancer Inspires Maryland Teacher to Run Half-Marathon

Inspired by a 22-month-old little girl, Heather Wilhelm of Keedysville, Maryland and 30 running teammates will take on the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by Nissan on April 27th in Nashville. The group trained together and each raised funds to support St. Jude’s pediatric medical research, which today is having a direct impact on 22-month-old Brooke Riggs, who was diagnosed in January with a type of cancer called neuroblastoma.

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