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Running Races in Tennessee
Tennessee currently has 302 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 214 5Ks, 78 10Ks, 49 half marathons and 10 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (95), November (78) and December (45) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 190 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 302
- Active listings
- 492
- Cities with races
- 137
Browse Tennessee races by distance
Upcoming races in Tennessee
The next 60 of 302 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin Run **MUST REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 27TH TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT**Allardt, TN10K5K1 Miles
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APSU | Domino's Run for Govs 5K and Valerie Hunter-Kelly Run/Walk For the Govs 1KClarksville, TN5K1K
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Heaven's Cradle Twilight Run & Sunset RendezvousJackson, TN1 Mile10:00am - 12:00pm - Race Day Setup2:00pm - 4:00pm - Race Day Setup4:30pm - 7:00pm - Race Day Registration +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Tennessee
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Nashville MarathonNashville, TN Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~25,000 runners
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St. Jude Memphis MarathonMemphis, TN Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~22,000 runners
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Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the CureKnoxville, TN Usually held in October · date not confirmed5K1 Mile Fun Run/Walk ~10,000 runners
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The Boulevard BoltNashville, TN Usually held in November · date not confirmed5 Mile ~8,000 runners
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Franklin Turkey Trot Benefiting GraceWorksFranklin, TN Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5KKids' Turkey Chase ~4,250 runners
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Covenant Health Knoxville MarathonKnoxville, TN Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalfRelay5K ~4,000 runners
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Chattanooga MarathonChattanooga, TN Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~3,000 runners
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Crazy 8s 8K RunKingsport, TN Usually held in July · date not confirmed8Kplus Almost Crazy 3K Run/WalkLittle 8s youth runsand virtual options ~3,000 runners
When races happen in Tennessee
- January
- 13 upcoming races
- February
- 12 upcoming races
- March
- 14 upcoming races
- April
- 12 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- June
- 5 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 22 upcoming races
- October
- 95 upcoming races
- November
- 78 upcoming races
- December
- 45 upcoming races
Tennessee cities with the most races
- Memphis
- 37 upcoming races
- Knoxville
- 33 upcoming races
- Nashville
- 31 upcoming races
- Chattanooga
- 25 upcoming races
- Jackson
- 9 upcoming races
- Franklin
- 6 upcoming races
- Bristol
- 5 upcoming races
- Columbia
- 5 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Nashville MarathonNashville, TN Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~25,000 runners
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St. Jude Memphis MarathonMemphis, TN Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~22,000 runners
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Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the CureKnoxville, TN Usually held in October · date not confirmed5K1 Mile Fun Run/Walk ~10,000 runners
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The Boulevard BoltNashville, TN Usually held in November · date not confirmed5 Mile ~8,000 runners
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Franklin Turkey Trot Benefiting GraceWorksFranklin, TN Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5KKids' Turkey Chase ~4,250 runners
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Covenant Health Knoxville MarathonKnoxville, TN Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalfRelay5K ~4,000 runners
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Chattanooga MarathonChattanooga, TN Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~3,000 runners
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Crazy 8s 8K RunKingsport, TN Usually held in July · date not confirmed8Kplus Almost Crazy 3K Run/WalkLittle 8s youth runsand virtual options ~3,000 runners
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Nashville Turkey Trot 10 Mile and 5KNashville, TN Usually held in November · date not confirmed10 Mile5KKids Fun Run ~3,000 runners
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Pigeon Forge Half MarathonTN Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~2,500 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run NashvilleNashville, TN Usually held in February · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~2,500 runners
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Great American River RunMemphis, TN Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,000 runners
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Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor's Cup 5KGermantown, TN Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5KTownsend, TN Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon (Saturday) and 5K (Friday evening); Black Bear Double for both ~1,500 runners
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Mountain Man Memorial MarchGatlinburg, TN Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathon (26.2 mi) and Half Marathon (13.1 mi); individual or 5-person teamcivilian or militarywith Light and Heavy (35-lb ruck) categories; virtual option ~1,500 runners
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East Nashville Tomato 5KNashville, TN Usually held in August · date not confirmed5K1K ~1,000 runners
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EXPO 10K and 5KKnoxville, TN Usually held in May · date not confirmed10K5Kand Kids 1 Mile; 5K virtual option ~1,000 runners
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Music City July 4th 5KNashville, TN Usually held in July · date not confirmed5K1 MileKids' Fun Run ~1,000 runners
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Jingle Bell Run KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K ~800 runners
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Hometown Half Marathon & 5K/10K - MemphisMemphis, TN Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile +1 more ~600 runners
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Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5KNashville, TN Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~600 runners
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Queen City Road RaceClarksville, TN Usually held in May · date not confirmed10K5Kand 1 Mile ~500 runners
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Strawberry Plains Half Marathon & 10KStrawberry Plains, TN Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K ~460 runners
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Frozen Foot / Lucky New Year Half MarathonChattanooga, TN Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
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Scenic City Trail RaceRed Bank, TN Usually held in May · date not confirmedTrail Marathon and Trail Half Marathon (looped course~6.65 mi laps); also shorter options ~400 runners
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TN Arsenal Moonlight Mile & 5KMaryville, TN Usually held in August · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~400 runners
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Pathways 5K for Tennessee Children's HomeKnoxville, TN Usually held in August · date not confirmed5K (plus Virtual 5K) ~200 runners
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1000 Mile BikeWalk for PreventionMorristown, TN Usually held in August · next date not announced
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5K for FCAChattanooga, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K - Runners & WalkersJunior MarathonKiddy K
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9 to 5KNashville, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K5K + Stiletto DashKids RunStiletto Dash +1 more
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9/11 Heroes Run - Murfreesboro, TennesseeMurfreesboro, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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A Race for the AgesManchester, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced
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Achilles Nashville 13th Annual Hope & Possibility RaceNashville, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced5 Miles1 Miles
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Appalachian Fair 2.62 Mile Mini Marathon & Kid's Duck Waddle DashGray, TN Usually held in August · next date not announced2.62 Miles0.25 Miles
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Running Races in Tennessee: common questions
- How many races are there in Tennessee?
- RaceRove currently lists 302 upcoming races in Tennessee with a confirmed date, plus 190 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Tennessee cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Memphis (37), Knoxville (33), Nashville (31), Chattanooga (25) and Jackson (9).
- When is race season in Tennessee?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (95), November (78) and December (45).
- What is the biggest race in Tennessee?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Tennessee is the Nashville Marathon, with about 25,000 runners across all of its distances.
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