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Marathons in Tennessee
Tennessee currently has 15 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Oak Ridge have the largest concentration of events.
April (4), November (4) and February (2) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 3 annual marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 15
- Active listings
- 18
- Cities with races
- 12
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Upcoming marathons in Tennessee
All 15 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
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 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
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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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Scenic City Trail RaceRed Bank, TNTrail Marathon and Trail Half Marathon (looped course~6.65 mi laps); also shorter options ~400 runners
When marathons happen in Tennessee
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 1 upcoming race
- November
- 4 upcoming races
- December
- 1 upcoming race
Tennessee cities with the most marathons
- Nashville
- 3 upcoming races
- Chattanooga
- 2 upcoming races
- Knoxville
- 2 upcoming races
- Oak Ridge
- 1 upcoming race
- Coalmont
- 1 upcoming race
- Cookeville
- 1 upcoming race
- Foster Falls State Park
- 1 upcoming race
- Franklin
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 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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Bootleg MarathonOak Ridge, TN Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathon5K10K ~50 runners
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5K for FCAChattanooga, TN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K - Runners & WalkersJunior MarathonKiddy K
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Long Hunter Trail RunsHermitage, TN Usually held in October · next date not announced50KMarathon1/2 Marathon
Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Marathons in Tennessee: common questions
- How many marathons are there in Tennessee?
- RaceRove currently lists 15 upcoming marathons in Tennessee with a confirmed date, plus 3 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a marathon?
- A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
- Which Tennessee cities have the most marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Nashville (3), Chattanooga (2), Knoxville (2), Oak Ridge (1) and Coalmont (1).
- When is marathon season in Tennessee?
- Of the upcoming marathons listed, the busiest months are April (4), November (4) and February (2).
- What is the biggest marathon in Tennessee?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a marathon listed in Tennessee is the Nashville Marathon, with about 25,000 runners across all of its distances.
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