Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville is an annual running event that combines road racing with Nashville’s renowned music culture. Typically held in April, the event brings together runners, walkers, wheelchair users, families, and fitness enthusiasts for a race experience that highlights Music City’s neighborhoods, landmarks, and live entertainment. The course begins at 8th & Broadway and finishes near Nissan Stadium, passing areas such as Broadway, Music Row, The Gulch, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Participants can choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and KiDS ROCK events, with live Nashville music and entertainment featured throughout the experience, from the Health & Fitness Expo to the finish line. The 26.2-mile marathon course offers a tour of Music City while supporting charitable participation, with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital serving as the National Featured Charity.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Details
Date
Typically held in April.
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, with the course beginning at 8th & Broadway and finishing near Nissan Stadium. Along the route, participants pass iconic Music City landmarks and neighborhoods, including Broadway’s honky-tonks, Music Row, The Gulch, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Presented By
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital serving as the National Featured Charity.
Cost
Varies by race and registration type. St. Jude Heroes may be eligible to run for free at most Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series events in the U.S.
Who It’s For
Runners, wheelchair users, walkers, families, music lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and participants looking to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
What to Expect
The Nashville event combines road racing with the city’s renowned music culture. Participants can choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and KiDS ROCK events, with live Nashville music and entertainment featured throughout the experience, from the Health & Fitness Expo to the finish line. The marathon course offers a tour of Music City, passing notable neighborhoods, recording studios, entertainment districts, and cultural landmarks before finishing at Nissan Stadium.
Good to Know
The marathon distance is 26.2 miles with a stated six-hour time limit. The event features multiple race distances, and course details, start times, registration fees, and charity opportunities may vary by year. Check the official event information for the current schedule, registration details, course information, and participating programs.
