NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville will bring thousands of runners and spectators to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, resulting in temporary road closures and traffic adjustments on race day, Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Most road closures and detours will be in effect between 5:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with streets reopening on a rolling basis as soon as the final participant has passed and all course infrastructure has been safely removed.
Residents, businesses and visitors located near the race course are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes.
Detailed road closure information, including a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown and course map, is available HERE.
Event organizers note that access to certain areas may be limited at various times throughout the morning and early afternoon. Coordination with local traffic officials will be ongoing to help ensure public safety and minimize disruption.
For questions, comments or specific access concerns, community members may contact event organizers at [email protected].
The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville supports the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, bringing the community together for a weekend of running, music and impact.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80% in the United States, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
About Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
Established in 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series’ simple idea of making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams, and entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music and community, race weekends kick off with a free Health & Fitness Expo showcasing the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information and much more. Events culminate with an Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists from a variety of genres. Further information about the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series can be found online at RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social platforms.
About The IRONMAN Group
The IRONMAN Group is the world’s largest operator of participation sports with a portfolio of brands, events, media, partners, merchandise, and digital platforms operating in over 50 countries worldwide. A global portfolio consisting of hundreds of events includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, IRONKIDS®, premier running events including the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series and City2Surf®, the UTMB® World Series of trail running, the Epic Series™ of mountain biking including the Absa Cape Epic®, and a collection of road cycling and other multisport races. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, millions of athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. From its beginnings as a single race among friends in Hawai’i, The IRONMAN Group has become a global sensation and collection of high-growth lifestyle brands that inspire people to unlock their potential in life. For more information, visit ironman.com/about-ironman-group.
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