Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early at the Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Saturday, March 7, 2026. This vibrant event invites runners of all ages and abilities to join the festive atmosphere in Nashville, TN. With distances including a Half Marathon (13.1M), 10K, 5K, and even a 100M dash for the kids, there's a race for everyone to embrace the spirit of the holiday.

The courses are entirely on paved roads or trails, offering a smooth running experience with available course maps, including elevation details for the Half Marathon, to help you plan your strategy. You can expect typical race day conditions to be pleasant, with historical highs around 60°F and lows around 39°F, and only a 17% chance of precipitation, creating ideal running weather. Aid stations along the route will provide water for all participants, with Half Marathon runners also benefiting from sports drinks. The event, which proudly supports Special Olympics, also offers chip-timing, half marathon pacers, and live participant tracking via the RaceJoy app, ensuring a well-supported and engaging race day.

The race kicks off and concludes at Wave Country-Wave Pool, located at 2320 2 Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37214. Participants are encouraged to arrive early and consider carpooling, as on-site parking is available but limited, with the lot closing before the race start and restricted exit for a period due to runners on the crosswalk. Don your best green attire and join fellow enthusiasts for an unforgettable day filled with fitness, camaraderie, and Irish cheer through Music City.