Tennessee Half Marathons by Date
Browse all Tennessee half marathons in 2024 by month and by city below.
For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Tennessee half marathons calendar.
If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Looking for the best Tennessee half marathons for you? Beneath the Tennessee half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024 Tennessee Half Marathons
March 2024
Sat Mar 2 | Ashland City Half Marathon | Ashland City TN |
Sat Mar 2 | Tom King Classic Half Marathon & 5k | Nashville TN |
Sun Mar 3 | Chattanooga Marathon & Half Marathon Weekend | Chattanooga TN |
Sun Mar 3 | Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon | Oak Ridge TN |
Sat Mar 9 | Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor's Cup 5k | Germantown TN |
Sat Mar 9 | Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon & 5k | Nashville TN |
Sun Mar 10 | Pistol Ultra Run Marathon & Half Marathon | Alcoa TN |
Sat Mar 16 | Music City Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Nashville TN |
Sat Mar 16 | Raccoon Mountain Marathon Half Marathon & 10k | Chattanooga TN |
Sat Mar 16 | Time to Paddy Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Gallatin TN |
Sun Mar 24 | Time to Paddy 5k 10k & Lucky 13.1 | Memphis TN |
Tue Mar 26 | Appalachian Series – Day 5 Marathon & Half Marathon | Bristol TN |
April 2024
Sat Apr 6 | Oak Barrel Half Marathon | Lynchburg TN |
Sun Apr 7 | Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Half Marathon 5k & Relay | Knoxville TN |
Sat Apr 13 | Fall Creek Falls 50k & Half Marathon | Spencer TN |
Sat Apr 13 | Hometown Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Memphis TN |
Sat Apr 13 | Rim Runner 100M 50M Marathon & Half Marathon | Sewanee TN |
Thu Apr 18 | Riverboat Marathon Series – Day 4 Marathon & Half Marathon | Millington TN |
Sat Apr 20 | Caving Cow Half Marathon & 5k | McMinnville TN |
Sat Apr 20 | Mountain Man Memorial March Marathon Half Marathon & 10k | Gatlinburg TN |
Sun Apr 21 | Big Frog Trail Runs 50k Half Marathon & 7M | Copperhill TN |
Sat Apr 27 | St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Half Marathon | Nashville TN |
May 2024
Sat May 4 | Strolling Jim Run & Half Marathon | Wartrace TN |
Sat May 11 | Cross Fit PC Half Marathon | Maryville TN |
Sat May 11 | Scenic City Trail Half Marathon | Chattanooga TN |
Sun May 19 | USA Women's Half Marathon | Nashville TN |
Sat May 25 | Great American River Run Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Memphis TN |
Sat May 25 | Hometown Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Hendersonville TN |
June 2024
Sat Jun 1 | Motus Knoxville Trail Run Half Marathon & 4.6M | Knoxville TN |
July 2024
Sat Jul 27 | Panther Creek Trail Run Half Marathon & 4.2M | Morristown TN |
August 2024
Sat Aug 3 | Cobra Den Trail Series Half Marathon & 10k | Memphis TN |
Sat Aug 3 | Still Hollow Trail Race Half Marathon & 10k | Chattanooga TN |
Sun Aug 18 | Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Spencer TN |
Sat Aug 24 | Swinging Bridge Half Marathon & 10k | Winchester TN |
September 2024
Sun Sep 1 | Oak Ridge to Boston Qualifier Marathon & Half Marathon | Oak Ridge TN |
Sat Sep 7 | Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon | Townsend TN |
Sat Sep 21 | Hendersonville Half Marathon | Hendersonville TN |
Sat Sep 21 | Run the Rails Half Marathon 10k 5k & 1M | Union City TN |
Sun Sep 22 | Time Travel Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Clarksville TN |
Sun Sep 29 | Bluegrass Half Marathon & Relay | Johnson City TN |
Sun Sep 29 | Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Memphis TN |
TBD Sep | The Whiskey Run Nashville Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Nashville TN |
October 2024
Sat Oct 19 | Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Hendersonville TN |
Sun Oct 20 | Seven Bridges Marathon Four Bridges Half Marathon & 5K | Chattanooga TN |
Sat Oct 26 | Cleveland TN Half Marathon & 5k | Cleveland TN |
Sat Oct 26 | Haunted Half Marathon & Relay | Kingsport TN |
Sat Oct 26 | Nashville Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Nashville TN |
TBD Oct | Greenway Marathon & Half Marathon | Nashville TN |
TBD Oct | Long Hunter Trail Runs 50k Marathon & Half Marathon | Long Hunter State Park TN |
TBD Oct | Mo' Bell | Burns TN |
TBD Oct | Surgoinsville Half Marathon | Surgoinsville TN |
TBD Oct | Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon | Cookeville TN |
TBD Oct | Kooky Not Spooky Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Chattanooga TN |
November 2024
Sat Nov 30 | Spring Hill Turkey Burn Half Marathon & 5K | Columbia TN |
TBD Nov | Big River Crossing Half Marathon & 5k | Memphis TN |
TBD Nov | Half and Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Mount Juliet TN |
TBD Nov | Secret City Half Marathon & 5K | Oak Ridge TN |
TBD Nov | Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series Half Marathon | Memphis TN |
TBD Nov | Whiskey Run Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Knoxville TN |
TBD Nov | Chattanooga Hungry Turkey Run Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Chattanooga TN |
TBD Nov | Fiery Gizzard Run Marathon & Half Marathon | Foster Falls State Park TN |
TBD Nov | Sequoyah Marathon Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Pinson TN |
December 2024
Sun Dec 1 | Dirty South Trail Half Marathon & 10K | Knoxville TN | |
Sat Dec 7 | Run LoCo Half Marathon and 5k Elf on the Run | Lenoir City TN | |
Sat Dec 14 | Pigeon Forge Half Marathon | Pigeon Forge TN | |
TBD Dec | St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend | Memphis TN | |
TBD Dec | Santa Hustle – MemphisHalf Marathon & 5k | Memphis TN | |
TBD Dec | Santa Hustle – Nashville Half Marathon & 5k | Nashville TN | |
TBD Dec | Santa Hustle Smokies Half Marathon & 5K | Sevierville | TN |
TBD Dec | Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5k | Knoxville TN |
January 2025
TBD Jan | Whiskey Run – Chattanooga Half Marathon & 5k | Chattanooga TN |
TBD Jan | Freeze Your Half Off Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Chattanooga TN |
TBD Jan | I Just Want to be a Unicorn Half Marathon & 5k | Knoxville TN |
TBD Jan | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Knoxville TN |
TBD Jan | Time Travel Half Marathon – Memphis Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Memphis TN |
February 2024
TBD Feb | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Knoxville TN |
TBD Feb | Tennessee Running Tour – Cedars Frostbite | Lebanon TN |
TBD Feb | Strawberry Plains Half Marathon & 10k | Strawberry Plains TN |
TBD Feb | Cummins Falls Marathon Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Cookeville TN |
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Half Marathons
What are the most popular Tennessee half marathons?
The most popular Tennessee half marathon is the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Half Marathon with 13,805 finishers in 2023. Followed by the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon with 6,984 finishers in 2023.
What are the best Tennessee half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The Tennessee half marathons we recommend most frequently as the best for beginners are:
- The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Half Marathon: Bigger is usually better for beginners. More crowds, more cheers, more aid stations. This one in particular is packed with Nashville live music at every turn and a course that takes runners through the iconic Nashville locations like Broadway, Music Row, The Gulch, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon: The Smoky Mountains are the most visited National Park in the United States. While this race is on an “open course,” meaning runners share the roads with cars, it’s a beautiful course with fun finisher experiences like a s’mores station.
- Oak Barrel Half Marathon: A course through Moore County Tennessee the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. Not a course for a personal best, but a really fun experience with a Water Station Contest, Whiskey Hill, and grilled cheese and hoe cakes at the finish.
What’s the best month to run a half marathon in Tennessee?
October is the best month to run a half marathon in Tennessee.
What are the most popular cities to run Tennessee half marathons?
Memphis and Nashville are the most popular cities to run a Tennessee half marathons.