The new partnership will enhance participant experience at the running event in the heart of Music City
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville 1/2 Marathon, Marathon & 6.15K, produced by Run Nash, has announced First Horizon Bank as its new presenting sponsor ahead of this year’s event on Oct. 26, expanding their local involvement. First Horizon Bank is also the Official Bank of the Nashville 1/2 Marathon and the naming rights sponsor of the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club’s home stadium, First Horizon Park, where the running event’s start and finish lines are located.
“We’re excited to partner with First Horizon Bank as our presenting sponsor,” said Malain McCormick, Owner and Operator of Run Nash, producer of the Nashville 1/2 Marathon presented by First Horizon Bank. “Their deep roots in our community and support for our local running event truly reflect their ongoing commitment to the vibrancy of Nashville.”
“We are thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of the Nashville ½ Marathon, which not only celebrates the spirit of endurance and community but also promotes health and wellness. At First Horizon, we believe in in investing in our community and supporting initiatives that inspire people to lead active and fulfilling lives,” says Carol Yochem, Central Region President at First Horizon Bank.
The event is also partnering with Fleet Feet Nashville, the official training sponsor of the Nashville 1/2 Marathon presented by First Horizon Bank. Participants can sign up to join the Fleet Feet Running Club and train with other locals to prepare for a strong marathon, half marathon or 6.15K finish. Registration for the run club is currently open.
This year, the Nashville 1/2 Marathon is debuting its new 6.15K course. This new distance was built to showcase some of Nashville’s iconic locations, while also honoring the city’s area code (615). Participants of this new course will be taken on a tour that includes areas like The Gulch, Downtown and Music Row.
The Nashville 1/2 Marathon presented by First Horizon Bank will be offering many additional race day features, including two stroller start waves, live music and DJs along the course, motivation miles and a finish line festival built with the post-run experience in mind, including plenty of areas to rest, refuel and celebrate accomplishments. The race organizers also ensured that the expo, finish line and official race hotel are all conveniently located in a compact area, so those visiting the city can manage their travel on race day without a car.
More news on race day features that will enhance the runners’ experience, including high-tech elements, will be announced closer to race day.
