Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon offers a hilly paved trail with river views and great swag.
Race Date
Mar 6, 2027
Location
Nashville, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles, 100m
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 1,347
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, now in its 9th year, draws a dedicated field of about 187 runners for a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Starting at Wave Country-Wave Pool, the course winds along a paved trail that overlooks two rivers, offering scenic views that compensate for the demanding hills described by runners as "some really big hills."
Weather can be unpredictable—the 2026 edition saw snow and ice, thinning the field to just 60% of registrants. Those who brave the elements are rewarded with impressive swag: a hoodie, finisher medal, giant sugar cookie, and pint glass. The event benefits the Special Olympics, adding a charitable dimension to a challenging and scenic race.
Race-provided description
Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - 03/07/2026 Use #StPaddysRun when sharing photos from the event. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website, TennesseeRuns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Start Time
8:15 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Event Shirt
Start Location
2320 Two Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN, 37214
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
+0.95 m
Separation
6.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
TN17080MS · St. Jude RocK N' Roll Nashville Half Marathon 2019 Plan B
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common.
Quality Score
Solid Pick515 years running
~264 finishers a year
shrinking
8% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:22:32
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,347 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
1,347
Median time
2:15:46
Latest turnout
187
States
33
Turnout by year
2022–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
The Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is held on Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 8:15 AM.
Where does the Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K take place?
It takes place in Nashville, Tennessee.
What distances does the Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles, 100m.
Is the Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a hilly, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,347 runners who have completed the Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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