Event at a Glance

Event Dates

YMCA Country Music
Kids' Marathon:
Friday, April 24, 2009
Marathon & ½ Marathon: Saturday, April 25, 2009

Avg. Race Day Temp.

58° F at the Start
65° F at the Finish

Course Profile

Scenic and Exciting Course
Musical Miles
Virtual Course Tour

Start Times

YMCA Country Music
Kids' Marathon: Friday 5:45 pm
Wheelchair Start: 6:45 am
Marathon & ½ Marathon Wave Start: 7:00 am

Health & Fitness Expo

Thu.-Fri. April 23-24, 2009
Thu. 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri. 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Post-Race Concert

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sommet Center, Downtown Nashville
Doors open @ 6 pm
Show starts @ 7 pm

10 Years Running

Take Advantage

New Timing System

10 Years Running

The Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon will celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2009. Be a part of the event that has turned Nashville into a true running destination.

Elite Runner Recap

Kenya’s Sylvester Chebii, 26, won the ninth annual Country Music Marathon today in a time of 2 hours, 14 minutes, 27 seconds...more

Foot Locker Country Challenge Winner

Bethany Crain, of Sumner County, won the 2008 Foot Locker County Challenge. Crain ran the 26.2 mile course in...more

Official Artwork Raffle Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets for this year’s drawing. Check here to see if your ticket was a winner.

Official Race Results and Photos

You ran and you rocked! Relive your experience through the 2008 Photo Gallery and be sure to check out the Official Race Results.

Other Stories

Spirit on the Course Thank you to all of the local cheer squads who got up early on their Saturday morning to cheer on our runners and walkers.
Country Music Marathon on Ellen Megan Cooper - talent coordinator for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," announces she will run her 9th marathon at the 9th annual Country Music Marathon.
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