The Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Course
Start Times:
- Wheelchair Invitational: 6:45 am
- Marathon & 1/2 Marathon: 7:00 am
Course Information:
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Wave Start Implemented for a Comfortable Run
In an effort to provide every one of our participants with as comfortable a run as possible, the Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon introduced a Wave Start program to accommodate its growing numbers.
Entrants’ competition numbers and starting waves are assigned in the order of the projected finish times they submit on their entry. Due to the numbers involved, though, there are multiple waves assigned to several of the “time groups.” Please, note that only the first wave of each time group is listed on the timeline in the Event Guide. All participants and spectators should be aware of this when organizing their viewing schedule for the day.
- When the gun fires, the first corral will be released. The rest of the participants will be held at the start line.
- At pre-determined intervals (every 1:30 - 2:00) the next corral will be released.
- By using this staggered starting method, the pack will be spread out and allow every runner to settle into their racing rhythm from the first step right to the finish line.
Course Descriptions
Mile-by-mile descriptions of both the Marathon and Half-Marathon courses, including road and offramp closure information.
Course Time Limits
Due to road closure time constraints, all Marathon participants who reach the 11-mile mark (the location where the Marathon and Half Marathon courses separate) at 10:40 am or later (16:30 per mile pace / 7:12 marathon) will be directed to finish the ½ Marathon course. All participants planning to run the Marathon are encouraged to train to complete the race in less than 7 hours – the official course time limit.
Road Closures
Complete road and freeway closure information, including opening times.
Course Support
Water - Water will be provided at the start and finish lines, as well as 20 refreshment stations along the marathon and half-marathon courses. Daily’s bottle water will be served at the finish.
Cytomax will be the official course drink for the Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon. Studies show that refueling with Cytomax provides you with optimal hydration and energy to help keep you going from start to finish. Cytomax can be purchased at GNC, specialty running stores or www.cytosport.com
PowerBar Gel is the Official Energy Gel of the Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon. Six flavors* will be served on course at Mile 7.9 and Mile 20.3: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Banana, Plain Energy, Double Latte and Caramel.
PowerBar Gel is a carbohydrate and electrolyte gel for immediate energy, with four times the sodium of other leading competitors. For more information, please visit www.powerbar.com.*please note, flavors may change due to availability
Medical Support - Our medical teams provide top-notch care at the start and finish as well as at 17 sites on the course.
CMT introduces the Country Music Mile
CMT invites runners, spectators, and music lovers to experience CMT’s Country Music Mile! As you make your way from mile marker 1 to mile marker 2, everyone will be treated to 5,280 feet of heart-pumping, foot - pounding CMT appreciation and fun!
However, don't forget to pace yourselves because you never know what familiar faces you’ll see on the CMT stage or what CMT loot you might run away with! So, CRAWL, WALK, SPRINT, and even ROLL your way to CMT's Country Music Mile!
Live Results on Race Day
You’ll never be out of touch with your runner! Every participant's progress will be recorded at the 5k, 10k, and 10-mile marks with updates to the LiveResults site every 60 seconds.
If you are running the Marathon, your time will also be taken at the 13.1 mile and 20 mile marks on the course. If you can’t make it to watch the race, check the progress of your friends and family online.
Pace Teams - presented by Southwest Airlines
Arrive on time with Southwest Airlines' Pace Teams! Led by the Nashville Striders, the pace teams will make sure you achieve your finishing time goal.
Stop by the Nashville Striders booth at the Health and Fitness Expo on Thursday April 24th or Friday April 25th to pick up your pace tag and to ask any questions you might have about the pace teams. Be sure to check out the following clinics to prepare you for Race Day.
4:00pm Thursday April 24th – “Arrive on Time Pace Basics”
Peter Pressman, Nashville Striders President, will discuss basic pace strategies and race day logistics for running with a pace group.
4:00 pm Friday April 25th – “Meet Your Pacer”
A panel of pace leaders, moderated by Peter Pressman. Each pacer will talk briefly about strategy for each group. Each pacer will talk briefly about strategy for each group – water and pit stops, walk breaks, hill pacing, corrals, etc. This is a great time for Q&A. Plan to attend this clinic if you are running with a pace group.
Marathon Pace Groups
- 3:30 Vance Poss
- 3:45 LuzMaria Ronse
- 4:00 Keith Wodall
- 4:15 Jenny Magill
- 4:30 Tony Recker
- 4:45 Mike Montgomery
- 5:00 Diana Bibeau
- 5:30 Lisa Fisher
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Half Marathon Pace Groups
- 1:30 Greg Eubanks
- 1:45 Doug Renfro
- 1:45 Dirk Hayes
- 2:00 Jeannine Renfro
- 2:00 Dennis Gendron
- 2:15 Marty Harrell
- 2:15 Phil Zimmerman
- 2:30 Jennifer Kimball
- 2:30 Loren Bardwell
- 2:45 Kyle Davis
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