Event Description
2025 RACE-AT-A-GLANCE-25 Years Running
Race Basics
- April 26-27, 2025
- St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Rock Running Series Nashville
- For more information or to register for the event, visit www.RunRocknRoll.com/Nashville
- Facebook @RnRNashville , Twitter, Instagram @RunRocknRoll with the hashtag #RNRNASHVILLE
Charity
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the official benefiting charity partner of the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series. It's because of the generous support of the Nashville community, people across the region and country that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital continues to lead the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. For more information, visit stjude.org.
Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Start returns to 8th and Broadway with the finish line location outside of Nissan Stadium with the amazing city skyline within their view. Participants will pass numerous landmarks including Broadway Honky Tonks, Music Row, the Gulch, 12 South and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The course will lead participants past the Schermerhorn Symphony, Music City Center and the Musica Roundabout before finishing outside of Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans.
Events
- 26.2-mile foot race and wheelchair race
- 13.1-mile foot race and wheelchair race
- 10K foot race
- 5K foot race
- 1 Mile
- KiDS Rock
- Doggie Dash
- 2-day race exhibition and packet pick up will return to the Music City Center.
- Expo attendees and guests will have access to the Music City Center and will be treated to live music by Nashville recording artists.
Entertainment
- Encore Entertainment at the Finish Line
- Live Music at the Expo
- 25+ bands along the course
Stats/Demographics
- 61% women overall
- 53% from out of state
- 2024-The total impact on Nashville's economy was $56.2 million.
Schedule of Events
The 2025 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Rock Running Series Nashville Health and Fitness Expo will be held at the Music City Center located at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203.
THURSDAY, April 24
- Health and Fitness Expo, Noon- 7 p.m., Music City Center
- Media Credential Pickup- Noon- 4 p.m., Music City Center
- Media Interviews Open. Please schedule with PR Team
FRIDAY, April 25
- Health and Fitness Expo, 10 a.m-7p.m., Music City Center
- Media Credential Pickup- Noon- 4 p.m., Music City Center
- Media Interviews Open. Please schedule with PR Team
SATURDAY, April 26 - RACE DAY
- 5K and 10K at 6:30am - 8th and Demonbreun
- Marathon and ½ Marathon at 7:20 a.m.- 8th and Broadway
SUNDAY, April 27
- 1 Mile, Doggie Dash and KiDS Rock races at Nissan Stadium
- Distances:
- 12pm Doggie Dash
- 12:30pm 1 Mile Races
- 1:00pm KiDS ROCK
- DJ Pete performing
About Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series' simple idea of making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams, and entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music, and community, race weekends kick off with a free Health and Fitness Expo showcasing the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information, and much more. Events culminate with an Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists from a variety of genres. With a goal of helping participants find the Beat in Their Feet™, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series features a Finish Line festival with entertainment including live bands, DJs, dance zones photo ops, food trucks and more!
Time: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
