Tennessee · Half Marathon

2026-2027 Half Marathons in Tennessee

Every upcoming Half Marathon in Tennessee, all 65 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

65 upcoming half marathons · 50 with finish-time stats

5K Races 25010K Races 112Marathons 4Ultramarathons 4
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Tennessee races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,447 finishersCovenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays, 5K and Kids Runin the Half Marathon

Tennessee Half Marathons by City

Chattanooga 18Knoxville 8Memphis 8Nashville 7Cordova 4Jackson 3Hendersonville 3Antioch 2Kingsport 1Oak Ridge 1Clarksville 1Mount Juliet 1Columbia 1Lenior City 1Ooltewah 1Strawberry Plains 1Cookeville 1Franklin 1Gatlinburg 1Maryville 1

Half Marathons in Tennessee by Month

November 2026 12December 2026 7January 2027 6March 2027 11April 2027 6July 2027 5

The Next Half Marathons in Tennessee

65 total
Mon, Aug 24, 2026Long Distance Training Knoxville, TNHalf MarathonFrom $90Details Sun, Oct 25, 20267 Bridges Marathon Chattanooga, TNMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Half Marathon Kingsport, TNHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (44) Jackson, TN5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Register Sun, Nov 1, 2026Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series Memphis, TN5K5 Miles10K10 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (45) Knoxville, TN5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Secret City Half Marathon and 5K Oak Ridge, TNHalf Marathon5K5KFrom $68Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K - Run & Ruck Clarksville, TNHalf Marathon5KFrom $95Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (46) Jackson, TN5K10KHalf MarathonRegistration closedFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Freedom, 5K and 10K, + Ruck Mount Juliet, TNHalf Marathon5K10KFrom $80Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Turkey Trails - Nashville Hendersonville, TN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $78Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Tennessee

Which Tennessee cities have the most half marathons?

Chattanooga (18), Knoxville (8), Memphis (8), Nashville (7) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most half marathons held in Tennessee?

November is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Tennessee, with 12 of the 65, followed by March with 11. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Tennessee Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 46 Half Marathon races in Tennessee with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:15:14, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail Half Marathon races in Tennessee?

Yes, 2 races around Tennessee get you off the pavement: 2 mix road and trail.