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Half Marathons in Tennessee
Tennessee currently has 66 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Memphis, Chattanooga, Nashville and Knoxville have the largest concentration of events.
December (13), November (12) and October (8) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 22 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 66
- Active listings
- 88
- Cities with races
- 29
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Upcoming half marathons in Tennessee
All 66 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half MarathonOak Ridge, TNMarathonHalf Marathon ~50 runners
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Mountain Man Memorial MarchGatlinburg, TNMarathon (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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Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays, 5k and Kids RunKnoxville, TNMarathonHalf Marathon29.3 Miles10K +2 more ~4,000 runners
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Scenic City Trail RaceRed Bank, TNTrail Marathon and Trail Half Marathon (looped course~6.65 mi laps); also shorter options ~400 runners
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Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5KTownsend, TNHalf Marathon (Saturday) and 5K (Friday evening); Black Bear Double for both ~1,500 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest half marathon events in Tennessee
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays, 5k and Kids RunKnoxville, TNMarathonHalf Marathon29.3 Miles10K +2 more ~4,000 runners
When half marathons happen in Tennessee
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 6 upcoming races
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 6 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- August
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 3 upcoming races
- October
- 8 upcoming races
- November
- 12 upcoming races
- December
- 13 upcoming races
Tennessee cities with the most half marathons
- Memphis
- 19 upcoming races
- Chattanooga
- 13 upcoming races
- Nashville
- 7 upcoming races
- Knoxville
- 6 upcoming races
- Franklin
- 2 upcoming races
- Oak Ridge
- 2 upcoming races
- Cookeville
- 1 upcoming race
- Ashland City
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Tennessee cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons 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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Bluegrass Half MarathonJohnson City, TN Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon2-4 Person Relay ~270 runners
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5kCleveland, TN Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K
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Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Road RunsSpencer, TN Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Hops Half MarathonMurfreesboro, TN Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon1 Mile
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King 7-miler and 1/2 MarathonMemphis, TN Usually held in August · next date not announced1/2 Marathon7-Miler
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Long Hunter Trail RunsHermitage, TN Usually held in October · next date not announced50KMarathon1/2 Marathon
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Nashville 1/2 Marathon & 5KNashville, TN Usually held in October · next date not announced5KHalf MarathonRun for Free - 13.1MRun for Free - 5K
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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Navy Mid-South Half MarathonMillington, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced10K13.1 PACER Team5KFAMILY RUN (1M fun run) +3 more
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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHISMemphis, TN Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail RaceBristol, TN Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon13 Miles
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Still Hollow Trail RaceChattanooga, TN Usually held in August · next date not announced1/2 Marathon10K
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Upper Cumberland Haunted Half MarathonCookeville, TN Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Whiskey Run NashvilleNashville, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced10k5kHalf Marathon
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Half Marathons in Tennessee: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in Tennessee?
- RaceRove currently lists 66 upcoming half marathons in Tennessee with a confirmed date, plus 22 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which Tennessee cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Memphis (19), Chattanooga (13), Nashville (7), Knoxville (6) and Franklin (2).
- When is half marathon season in Tennessee?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are December (13), November (12) and October (8).
- What is the biggest half marathon in Tennessee?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Tennessee is the Nashville Marathon, with about 25,000 runners across all of its distances.
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