Ashland City Half Marathon
Ashland City Half-Marathon offers a fast, flat loop on a certified course near Nashville.
Race Date
Mar 6, 2027
Location
Ashland City, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Ashland City, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,754
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Ashland City Half-Marathon, now in its sixth year, unfolds just 20 minutes west of Nashville. This USATF-certified course is designed for speed, featuring a pancake-flat loop that utilizes the scenic Bicentennial Greenway and follows the Cumberland River along Chapmansboro Road.
Known among local fast runners for time trials and tempo runs, the course is celebrated for its minimal elevation change, making it a prime candidate for personal bests. The event typically sees around 431 finishers, drawing participants from approximately 14 states.
While the race is a draw for its fast, flat profile, it maintains a community feel with a focus on inclusivity. The 2025 edition adjusted the course time limit to 3 hours, welcoming runners confident in completing the distance within that timeframe.
Race-provided description
The 6th annual Ashland City Half-Marathon will take place on Saturday March 7th, 2026 in Ashland City (20 minutes west of Nashville). The pancake flat, USATF-certfied course will go from Riverbluff Park and then take you on the beautiful Bicentennial Greenway, returning you alongside the Cumberland River on Chapmansboro Road. This is a loop many of the faster runners in the Nashville area have been using for time trials and tempo runs and is about as flat as you can get without doing a boring out and back race. In an effort to be more inclusive, in 2025 the course will only be open for 3 hours (13:44/mile). But please do not enter unless you are 100% confident you can cover the entire course in under 3 hours.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Riverbluff Park, Ashland City, TN, 37015
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.4%
USATF Certified Course
TN22002MS · Ashland City Half Marathon 2022
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout656 years running
~431 finishers a year
shrinking
10% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 14 states
winner 1:11:15
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,754 finishers actually crossed the line across 6 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,754
Median time
1:51:30
Latest turnout
216
States
29
Turnout by year
2021–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Ashland City Half Marathon?
The Ashland City Half Marathon is held on Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Ashland City Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Ashland City, Tennessee.
What distances does the Ashland City Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Ashland City Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Ashland City Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Ashland City Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,754 runners who have completed the Ashland City Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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