Course & Elevation

The Nashville Marathon features a scenic loop course through the heart of Music City, starting and finishing in downtown Nashville. Runners experience the city's iconic neighborhoods including Germantown, The Gulch, and Capitol Hill, with views of the Cumberland River and the Nashville skyline. The course is relatively flat to rolling with gentle elevation changes and excellent spectator support throughout.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 412 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

16°C

Temperature

65%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

Late April in Nashville features mild spring temperatures ideal for marathon running. Expect occasional rain showers but generally pleasant conditions with moderate humidity and warming days.

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