Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon
Nashville, United States of America · Expected Saturday 24 April 2027Date to be confirmed
The marathon course traverses a significant portion of Nashville, presenting runners with a notably hilly terrain, especially during the initial phases of the race. These rolling hills demand strong pacing and endurance from participants, although the final 11 miles become relatively flat, providing relief after the elevation challenges faced earlier. Sections with sustained inclines, coupled with humidity common to Nashville, can pose difficulties even for seasoned runners.
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Adjusted Time
4:11:43
Time difference: +11.7 minutes compared to an average road marathon.
Course Details
Typical Race-Day Weather
Average for this date over the last 8 years.
How hard is Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon?
On our difficulty model, Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon plays about 8 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #242 hardest of 862 marathons we analyse, and #91 of 426 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:04:36 | +04:36 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:37:59 | +07:59 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:11:43 | +11:43 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:45:47 | +15:47 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:20:10 | +20:10 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:54:49 | +24:49 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:29:46 | +29:46 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon is a full marathon held in Nashville, United States of America. The next edition is expected on Saturday 24 April 2027, following the pattern of previous editions (the last Saturday of April). The organisers have not confirmed it yet. The course is run on road surface with 332m of total climbing, with its high point near 190m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon website.
Climbing
At 332m of total climbing, it is hillier than 81% of the 862 marathons we rate.
Race-day weather
Over the last 8 years this April date has averaged a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. That is warmer than 80% of the marathons we track. On our model the expected temperature costs a 3:30 marathoner about 4 minutes against the same course on a cool 12°C day. It rained on this date in 57% of the last 8 years.
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