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St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
Memphis, United States
December 5, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Running Races in Tennessee
25 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 88 races in Tennessee with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events252 confirmed dates
Competitions88Races & courses
Distances1 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+387 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Nashville Marathon
Nashville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
City RunKids & Youth Races+2
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Half and Half Marathon, 10k, 5k - Lebanon, TN
Lebanon, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
Chattanooga, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km21 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
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Course Ninja de North Park
Jackson, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+1
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Half and Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K - Mount Juliet, TN
Mount Juliet, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+2
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Whiskey Run Knoxville
Knoxville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Run Santa Run Memphis
Memphis, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 | St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend | Memphis, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Nashville Marathon | Nashville, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Half and Half Marathon, 10k, 5k - Lebanon, TN | Lebanon, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon | Chattanooga, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 42 km21 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja de North Park | Jackson, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Half and Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K - Mount Juliet, TN | Mount Juliet, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Whiskey Run Knoxville | Knoxville, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Santa Run Memphis | Memphis, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Chattanooga Hungry Turkey | Chattanooga, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Spring Hill Turkey Burn | Spring Hill, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km1 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Santa Run Nashville | Nashville, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Santa Run Smokies | Townsend, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Tennessee (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 25 public events and 88 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running. Key host locations include Memphis, Nashville, Lebanon, and Chattanooga. Notable events in the selection include St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, Nashville Marathon, and Half and Half Marathon, 10k, 5k - Lebanon, TN.
Race distances span from 1 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +387 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Tennessee includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Tennessee?
RunningCompass currently lists 25 verified events with 88 individual races in Tennessee. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, Nashville Marathon, and Half and Half Marathon, 10k, 5k - Lebanon, TN.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Tennessee?
Events in Tennessee focus on Road Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Memphis, Nashville, Lebanon, and Chattanooga.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Tennessee?
The most selective courses in Tennessee climb up to +387 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Tennessee?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.