Memphis and Nashville are the most popular cities to run a Tennessee half marathons.
Tennessee Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all Tennessee Half Marathons in 2025 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.
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 [email protected] to submit your race.
Filter Tennessee Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
Filter Tennessee Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
Featured Race
May 3, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Indianapolis, Featured
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
Featured Race
March 29, 2025
500-1000 runners
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 19, 2025
1-100 runners
Mcminnville, Tennessee
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
April 26, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Nashville, Tennessee
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
May 3, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Indianapolis, Featured
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
May 3, 2025
1-100 runners
Wartrace, Tennessee
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
May 10, 2025
1-100 runners
Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Half Marathon, Trail
May 24, 2025
500-1000 runners
Memphis, Tennessee
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
June 21, 2025
1-100 runners
Memphis, Tennessee
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
August 2, 2025
100-500 runners
Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
August 23, 2025
100-500 runners
Winchester, Tennessee
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
August 31, 2025
1-100 runners
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
September 6, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Townsend, Tennessee
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
September 13, 2025
100-500 runners
Hendersonville, Tennessee
- Half Marathon, Road
September 20, 2025
1-100 runners
Union City, Tennessee
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
September 21, 2025
100-500 runners
Nashville, Tennessee
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
September 28, 2025
100-500 runners
Johnson City, Tennessee
- Half Marathon, Relay, Road
October 19, 2025
500-1000 runners
Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Cookeville, Tennessee
- 5k, Half Marathon, Relay, Road
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Cleveland, Tennessee
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Kingsport, Tennessee
- Half Marathon, Relay, Road
October 25, 2025
1-100 runners
Nashville, Kentucky
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
Running in Tennessee
FAQ
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 2025?
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 n 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?
