St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series

26 Years Running

When you choose the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville, be prepared to be immersed in music culture. From the Honky Tonk Highway pumping live music into the streets, country artists each day at the expo as well as line dancing lessons, 25+ course bands, plus Encore Entertainment bands at the finish line, all will satisfy your love of music. 

Starting at the home ice of the Nashville Predators, over 25,000 runners and St. Jude Heroes hit the streets for all the best sights of Music City. Runners pass numerous landmarks including Broadway Honky Tonks, Schermerhorn Symphony, The Country Hall of Fame, Music City Center, the Musica Roundabout, Music Row, the Gulch, 12 South and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The marathon course takes runners through Horizon Park's Nashville Sounds Baseball Club. 

Runners will finish on Victory Way outside of Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, with the fantastic Nashville city skyline within their view. You may also see one of your favorite artists like Sheryl Crow, Jana Kramer, Teri Clark, Kelly Pickler, TobyMac, Chuck Wicks, or Brian White running with you. And bring your cowboy hat and boots as they go well with the finisher medal. 

Race Basics

• April 25-26, 2026
• St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Rock Running Series Nashville
• For more information or to register for the event, visit RunRocknRoll.com/Nashville
• Facebook @RnRNashville , Twitter, Instagram @RunRocknRoll with the hashtag #RNRNASHVILLE

Charity 

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the official benefiting charity partner of the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series. It's because of the generous support of the Nashville community, people across the region and country that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital continues to lead the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. For more information, visit stjude.org.

Location

• Nashville, Tennessee
• Start returns to 8th and Broadway with the finish line location outside of Nissan Stadium with the amazing city skyline within their view. Participants will pass numerous landmarks including Broadway Honky Tonks, Music Row, the Gulch, 12 South and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The course will lead participants past the Schermerhorn Symphony, Music City Center and the Musica Roundabout beforefinishing outside of Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. 

Events

• 26.2-mile foot race and wheelchair race
• 13.1-mile foot race and wheelchair race
• 10K foot race
• 5K foot race
• 1 Mile 
• KiDS Rock 
• Doggie Dash
• 2-day race exhibition and packet pick up 

Entertainment

• Encore Entertainment at the Finish Line
• Live Music at the Expo
• 25+ bands along the course

Stats/Demographics

• 61% of women overall
• 53% from out of state
• 2024-The total impact on Nashville's economy was $56.2 million.

Schedule of Events

The 2026 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Rock Running Series Nashville Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Music City Center at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203.

THURSDAY, April 23

• Health & Fitness Expo, Noon- 7 p.m., Music City Center

FRIDAY, April 24

• Health & Fitness Expo, 10 a.m-7p.m., Music City Center

SATURDAY, April 25 - RACE DAY

• 5K and 10K at 6:30am - 8th & Demonbreun
• Marathon & ½ Marathon at 7:20 a.m.- 8th & Broadway

SUNDAY, April 26

• 1 Mile, Doggie Dash and KiDS Rock races at Nissan Stadium
  • Distances:
    • 12pm Doggie Dash
    • 12:30pm 1 Mile Races
    • 1:00pm KiDS ROCK

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. With a goal of helping participants find the Beat in Their Feet™, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series features a Finish Line festival with entertainment including live bands, DJs, dance zones photo ops, food trucks and more! Further information about the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series can be found online at www.RunRocknRoll.com.