St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon
Rock 'n' Roll Nashville is a music-heavy city marathon through Broadway, Music Row, and The Gulch, finishing at Nissan Stadium with full festival energy.
Quick facts
- Marathon route passes Broadway, Music Row, The Gulch, and other Music City landmarks.
- Finish at Nissan Stadium.
- Big-event atmosphere with live music threaded through the weekend.
- Better match for city experience seekers than pure PR hunters.
About the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon
This is less about minimalism and more about a full branded race experience. The course packages Nashville landmarks, on-course music, and big-event logistics into a spring marathon that feels more like a city festival than a local club race.
Course
The marathon starts downtown near Broadway and keeps moving through well-known city districts before finishing at Nissan Stadium. It is a sightseeing route first, which means the day is better for soaking up neighborhoods and noise than for locking into a quiet metronomic rhythm.
Race-day weather
Late April in Nashville can already feel warm once the sun gets up. Even if the start is comfortable, runners who pace by early-morning feel alone can pay for it late.
Past St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
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St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon FAQ
When is the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon?
The 2027 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon is on Saturday, April 24, 2027.
Is St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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