Nashville 1/2, Marathon & 6.15K Presented by First Horizon Has Record-Breaking Year

November 1, 2024

The event had the largest number of registrants ever recorded, while charity fundraising hit a new high

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Nashville 1/2, Marathon & 6.15K presented by First Horizon Bank, produced by Run Nash, took place on Oct. 26. Almost 4,000 runners from around the nation ran through the heart of Music City on scenic routes that journeyed through local historic streets while also showcasing many of the city’s landmarks. This year, the Nashville 1/2 partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) DetermiNation Team. DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning a variety of sports including running, cycling, hiking, yoga and more. Funds raised go directly towards cancer research through ACS. The 2024 Nashville 1/2 saw over 50 charity runners join the DetermiNation Team, raising a record-breaking amount of over $50,000 for ACS.

Nick Horne, the men’s marathon champion and overall first-place finisher, completed the 26.2 miles in 2:41:42, followed by the men’s marathon second-place finisher, Jersson Patchar. Braulio Edgar Flores took the third-place spot for the men’s marathon. The women’s marathon course was led by Ashley Althaus, who finished with a time of 2:53:26. Second and third-place finishers for the women’s marathon were Adriana Lizette Gomez Gutierrez and Madison Schwind.

The men’s half marathon division was led by Max Heaberlin, who finished with a time of 1:15:59, while Taylor Edwards led the women’s division with a time of 1:27:28. First-place finishers of the men’s and women’s 6.15K were Connor Visnic with a time of 20:12, and Sheena Banks with a time of 24:54.

“This year we saw an incredible turnout of athletes from around the world,” said Malain McCormick, Owner and Operator of Run Nash, producer of the Nashville 1/2 presented by First Horizon Bank. “Putting on events that showcase our incredible city is something we love doing, and to see participants coming from all over to take part in our race is something so special.”

The 2024 race offered three distances, a marathon, half marathon and debuted its first ever 6.15K course, which spotlights the city’s original area code (615). All courses started and finished at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds Baseball Team. The post-race festivities continued inside the park with the Finish Line Festival. The event’s multiple distances and two stroller start waves allowed runners of all experience levels and abilities to take part in the race day festivities. Along the course, runners enjoyed motivation miles, live music, DJs and more to help keep the energy high as they raced towards the finish line.

The event also partnered with Fleet Feet Nashville, the official training sponsor of the Nashville 1/2 presented by First Horizon Bank. The partnership encouraged participants to join the Fleet Feet Running Club and train with other locals ahead of race day to prepare together for a strong marathon, half marathon or 6.15K finish.

For more information about Run Nash, visit www.runnash.com and follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT RUN NASH

Run Nash is a Nashville-based event production company that focuses on creating professionally managed experiences for participants of all levels. Run Nash, formerly I Run For The Party and What Do You Run For, is the largest locally-owned running event organization and has been producing races for over 15 years. Their ambition is to create fun events for all levels of runners and walkers that encourage healthy living, involve the whole family and support local charities. Learn more at runnash.com.

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