Spectator Guide · Nashville Marathon

Nashville Marathon Spectator Guide

October 29, 2026 · 4 min read

The Nashville Marathon runs through downtown and East Nashville. Demonbreun and The Gulch are early spots; East Nashville is the late-mile support zone; finish is at Nissan Stadium.

In this guide

At a glance

Date
Sunday, April 25, 2027
Location
Nashville, TN
Distances
Marathon, Half, 5K
Field size
About 25,000 runners
Registration
runrocknroll.com

The Nashville Marathon starts and finishes near Nissan Stadium. Spectators should pick one neighborhood stretch or the finish rather than driving the full loop.

Best places to stand

Local guides highlight Demonbreun Hill early, The Gulch, East Nashville (Fatherland and Shelby Park for the late hills), and the Nissan Stadium finish.

  • Early: Demonbreun Hill.
  • Middle: The Gulch.
  • Late: East Nashville hills.
  • Finish: Nissan Stadium.

Getting there

Use the official parking and closure map. Walking between nearby downtown spots is usually faster once roads close.

Where to meet

Agree on a landmark outside the stadium finish chute.

Keep exploring

Common questions

When is the Nashville Marathon?
Sunday, April 25, 2027.
How do I register for the Nashville Marathon?
Registration is handled by the organizer at runrocknroll.com.