Nashville Marathon

The Nashville Marathon is actually named the Country Music Marathon.

It is one of the largest Nashville events held annually every spring.

In April about 30,000 participants flock to Nashville Tennessee for the marathon.

There are some pretty good Utube videos about the marathon. This is a real good one.

What is really unique about this race is that just about anyone can participate. There are 90 year old people as well as young athletes and middle aged people just trying to reach a goal. If you are participating to win the prize money then you have to qualify to be in the race otherwise just sign up.

The race begins at Centennial Park, goes through downtown Nashville, Music Row, Metro Center and east Nashville neighborhoods. Participants will will see several Nashville tourist attractions including the Nashville Parthenon and the Country Music Hall of Fame along the way. They will eventually end up at the Tennessee Titans stadium.

Even if you are not participating in the actual marathon, it is an experience that is like no other. There are usually about 50 bands scheduled to perform along the 26 mile route.

You will see cheerleaders and crowds all along the path cheering runners and walkers on. Another interesting thing you will see is a lot of the participants are dressed up in costume. You will be amazed at what you may see. It is just fun to watch.

Another thing that is really great about this race is that participants not only get to see Nashville concerts along the way but they get to attend a big country music concert later that evening at Bridgestone Arena. In 2011 the headliner will be Montgomery Gentry on April 30th.

If you are planning to visit Nashville, plan on seeing the Country Music Marathon. If you want to sign up for the race see the official Country Music Marathon website.

If you have a story to tell about the Nashville Marathon click on Country Music Marathon and tell us all about it. I would love to hear it and I am sure visitors to this site would too.

This is one of my favorite festival and events here in Nashville.

My old boss talked me and some other employees into walking the half marathon one year.

I accepted the challenge because I figured it would help me get into better physical shape.

It did, I lost 42 pounds during training for the race. I was very proud of finishing the race.

Once was enough for me, primarily because I had to give up visiting my family a couple of times just so I could train for the race.

I usually go to the race every year though. It is just so much fun and I know a several people who participate every year.

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