Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K

Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K

Sat November 7, 2026

Clarksville, TN 37040 US

Events

• Clarksville Half Marathon
  Price: $80.50 incl. $5.50 Fee
  Time: 7:00AM CST - 12:00PM CST
  Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
• Clarksville Half Marathon Ruck
  Price: $80.50 incl. $5.50 Fee
  Time: 7:00AM CST - 12:30PM CST
  Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
• Clarksville 5K
  Price: $38.10 incl. $3.10 Fee
  Time: 7:30AM CST - 12:00PM CST
  Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
• Clarksville 5K Ruck
  Price: $38.10 incl. $3.10 Fee
  Time: 7:30AM CST - 12:30PM CST
  Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Description

Clarksville’s signature race returns for its third year. The Clarksville Half Marathon, 5K, and 1-Mile Race takes runners through downtown streets and along a certified course offering scenic city views throughout. Participants can choose their distance, with ruck divisions available for both the half-marathon and 5K. After crossing the finish line, runners are invited to stay for music, photos, and post-race activities at the finish area. Whether you are pursuing a personal goal or running with friends, this event offers a memorable way to experience Clarksville.

Ruck Details

Half marathon and 5K Ruck Requirements:
Men: 30 lbs
Women: 20 lbs
Weight does not include food or water. Weight must be measured at check-in and check-out. Only weight carried in the ruck/backpack counts - no weight vests. Weight must be dry and secure. No water bottles. Backpack/ruck must be worn on the back (not front or carried by hand).

RUCK WEIGH-IN

Saturday, November 7th | 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM | outside the Parks and Recreation Office

Race Weekend Schedule

Wednesday, November 4th, Thursday, November 5th & Friday, November 6, 2026

• PACKET PICKUP: Parks and Recreation Office
  Wednesday, November 4th | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  Thursday, November 5th | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  Friday, November 6th | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday, November 7, 2026

• Half Marathon Race | Race begins at 7:00 AM (3.5-hour cutoff for non-ruck, 4.5-hour cutoff for ruck)
• 5K Race | Race begins at 7:30 AM
• Finish Line Celebration/Awards will follow each race's cutoff time limit.

*Times are subject to change

Register by 9/7/2026 to be guaranteed a shirt.

The half-marathon and 5K courses are USATF-certified courses and will be chip-timed.

Prize Money

• Half Marathon & Half Marathon Ruck: 1st: $1,000, 2nd: $700, 3rd: $500
• 5K & 5K Ruck: 1st: $400, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $150

*Ruck & non-ruck races have separate prize money.

Race Contact Info

Place: 102 Public Square Clarksville, TN US 37040

Weather Policy

This event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In the case of severe weather conditions, such as lightning or other circumstances that pose a risk to participants, the race may be delayed or canceled. Updates will be communicated via email and posted on our social media channels.