Nashville’s Saturday marathon and separate expo visit
Plan arrival around the expo as well as the Saturday start. The published 2027 hours are Thursday 12:00–19:00 and Friday 10:00–19:00. Confirm the collection requirements in the final participant instructions and leave enough time to resolve a bib or entry-category issue before race morning.
The organizer’s course description still uses the 2026 edition, including its six-hour limit and stadium finish. Treat those as previous-edition context until the 2027 guide confirms them. The current schedule establishes the start day and location, while some finish entertainment arrangements remain pending. Avoid combining an old course map with a new timetable as though every detail has been reconfirmed.
The race promotes a route through Nashville’s music districts, including Broadway and Music Row. Use the final marathon map to decide where supporters can watch and how they will reach the finish. The half marathon starts alongside the full but follows its own distance and cutoff rules; companions should not assume their route or finish timing applies to you.
The early city-centre start calls for a realistic journey through road closures, a practiced breakfast and enough time to reach the assigned corral. Check baggage transport and collection locations before choosing where to park or stay. Use the forecast and final station list to adapt familiar clothing and supplies. The atmosphere and music can encourage a fast opening, so begin at an effort supported by training and leave room for changes in gradient or congestion. If entering through a charity option, read its fundraising commitment as well as the registration terms. Recheck the final guide before departure because the published timetable remains subject to operational changes.
Confirmed race date
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon: April 24, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.