Event at a Glance

Event Dates

YMCA Country Music
Kids' Marathon:
Friday, April 24, 2009
Marathon & ½ Marathon: Saturday, April 25, 2009

Avg. Race Day Temp.

58° F at the Start
65° F at the Finish

Course Profile

Scenic and Exciting Course
Musical Miles
Virtual Course Tour

Start Times

YMCA Country Music
Kids' Marathon: Friday 5:45 pm
Wheelchair Start: 6:45 am
Marathon & ½ Marathon Wave Start: 7:00 am

Health & Fitness Expo

Thu.-Fri. April 23-24, 2009
Thu. 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Fri. 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Post-Race Concert

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sommet Center, Downtown Nashville
Doors open @ 6 pm
Show starts @ 7 pm

Congratulations!

Take Advantage

Marathon Bonus Cash

View Official Race Results and Photos

You ran and you rocked! Congratulations on your amazing feat. Relive your experience through the 2008 Photo Gallery and be sure to check out the Official Race Results.

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Elite Runner Recap

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Foot Locker Country Challenge Winner

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Country Music Marathon on Ellen!

Watch The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as Megan Cooper, the show’s talent coordinator, prepares for and completes the Country Music Marathon.
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Post Race Q & A

Visit our Post-Race Q&A section if you have questions about this year’s race, or need to know who to contact for information.

Other Stories

Race Sponsors Special thanks to our Sponsors
Spirit on the Course Thank you to all of the local cheer squads who got up early on their Saturday morning to cheer on our runners and walkers.
New Balance FREE Recovery Program NB is set to help you recover from the Country Music Marathon or 1/2 Marathon. Choose your Recovery Program and follow the simple steps to get you on your way to recovery.