Race Date

• What is the date of the 2008 Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon?

The date of the 2008 race is Saturday, April 26. The YMCA Country Music Kids' Marathon will be held Friday, April 25.

• What are future race dates for the Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon?

The date of the 2009 race is Saturday April 25, 2009. The date of the 2010 race is Saturday April 24, 2010.

Awards

• Is there prize money for local runners?

Prize money is available for Davidson County runners. The top two finishers, both male and female will receive awards. The awards are as follows:

• 1st place (Male & Female) $1,000
• 2nd place (Male & Female) $500
• Men's and women's master winners in the marathon will each collect $500 in prize money

Race Confirmation

• How do I know that I'm in?
Early confirmation cards will be emailed and/or mailed within one month prior to the event.

Course Info

• Is this a certified course (i.e. Boston)?
Yes, the Country Music Marathon is a certified course and a "qualifier" for the Boston Marathon.
• What is the course elevation?
The elevation chart for the course is located with the course maps.
• Can I walk the course?
Walkers are welcome, provided that they can complete the course in 7 hours and 1/2 Marathon course in 4 hours.
• Are there relay teams allowed?
There is no marathon relay at the Country Music Marathon.
• Do the two courses start and finish in the same place?
The Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will start together at Centennial Park and both finish at the Coliseum. Please note that the marathon and 1/2 Marathon have a different finish line.
• How do I switch races?

All race changes must be made 6 weeks prior to the event (March 15, 2008).   If you wish to switch from the marathon to the half, simply email your request to cmm@eliteracing.com including your name and your new half marathon predicted finishing time. If you would like to upgrade to the marathon, simply send you email request and a registration coordinator will reply with the details. The upgrade fee is $35.

If the race is closer than 6 weeks away we will not be able to make any more changes in our database, but you may run the half marathon with a marathon bib, or you can upgrade from the half to the marathon at the expo.  The upgrade fee there will be $35 as well.

All race changes are final.

Entry Information

• What will I receive with my entry?

All participants in the Country Music Marathon & Marathon will receive:

• Country Music Marathon or Country Music 1/2 Marathon T-shirt
• Admission into the post-race concert (your race number is your ticket)

All finishers in the Country Music Marathon & Marathon will receive:

• Country Music Marathon or Country Music 1/2 Marathon Finisher Medal
• Finisher's Certificate

Hotels

• What hotels are near the Start Line, Finish Line, and the Expo?
Please check our Travel Page for the most up-to-date information.

Shuttle Services

• What services will be provided?
Yes, the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will be providing shuttle services for PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Please check our Shuttle Information Page for detailed information.

Merchandise

• When will merchandise be sent?
Please allow four to six weeks for the delivery of all merchandise. All additional concert tickets must be picked up at the Concert Ticket Will-Call Booth located at the Health & Fitness Expo. Concert tickets will not be mailed. Pick up ordered artist posters at the Expo.

Weather

• What is Nashville's average temperature at the end of April?
The average temperature in Nashville at the end of April over the last 4 years has been around 60 degrees.
• What is the expected temperature at 7:00a.m. (start) and 12noon (finish)?
We expect the temperature to be in the lower 50s at the start of the race and in the upper 50's by the finish. April and May often have morning fog with clearing later in the day.