What to know about road closures, parking for Nashville Rock n' Roll Marathon

Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean
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Runners unite as Nashville prepares for a weekend of races for everyone, including its annual marathon.

The marathon is one of the weekend events that include a kids race at Nissan Stadium, a doggie dash and mile run on Sunday.

"We are excited to be back for our 23rd running of the St Jude Rock 'n’ Roll Running Series Nashville," regional director Drew Wolff said. "The weekend is full of great music, and you don't need to be a hardcore runner, we have distances of a mile up to a marathon, kids’ race, and a doggie dash.  All the events are a unique and inspiring way to experience Music City Nashville."

For those not participating in the race, there will be issues getting around certain parts of the city.

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon road closures

The course will run up to Metro Center and return back downtown on the Cumberland River Greenway into the First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds.

What to know about the Rock 'n' Roll

The marathon course will return downtown, starting at 8th and Broadway and finish at Nissan Stadium.

Runners will pass several landmarks, including honky-tonks, Music Row, 12 South and Bicentennial Capitol Mall.

The course will lead runners through the Schermerhorn Symphony, Music City Center and the Music Row Roundabout.

Runners make their way down broadway during the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.
Runners make their way down broadway during the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.

The foot and wheelchair race will include a 26.2-mile full marathon and a 13.1-mile half marathon.

The marathon and half marathon will kick off Saturday at 7:20 a.m.

For those looking for a lighter workload, there's a 10K race, a 5K race and a one-mile run. Those races will begin Saturday at 6:30 a.m.

Ditch the headphones, as the race features live music, with 25 bands playing along the race course.

The finish line will be headlined by Runaway June, Greg Pratt and Angie Rey.

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