Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Clarksville Half Marathon · Clarksville Half Marathon Ruck · Clarksville 5K & more
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clarksville Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clarksville, TN
Population
171,897
as of 2023
Elevation
495 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
- Race
- Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K?
- Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Clarksville, Tennessee on November 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee at 102 Public Square, Clarksville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K
Nov 14, 2026