The Clarksville Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday, Nov. 14, downtown. Half starts 7 a.m., 5K 7:30 a.m. Streets close from 5 a.m. and fully reopen by 10:30 a.m.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from Clarksville Parks and Recreation, which runs the race, and its RunSignup race page.

The Clarksville Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in downtown Clarksville. The half marathon starts at 7 a.m. and the 5K at 7:30 a.m., and both have a ruck division for runners carrying a weighted pack. Clarksville Parks and Recreation calls it “Clarksville’s signature race,” now in its third year, with a new route for 2026. Questions go to Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476.

Key links

At a glance
Date Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Half marathon 7 a.m. start; 3.5-hour cutoff (4.5 hours for ruck)
5K 7:30 a.m. start
Where Downtown Clarksville; race address 102 Public Square
Course USATF-certified, chip-timed; new route in 2026
Divisions Run and ruck, in both distances
Weather Rain or shine
Organizer Clarksville Parks and Recreation

Registration and cost

Registration opened Oct. 1 and closes on race morning, the RunSignup event page shows. Prices there, each including the processing fee:

Race Price Start Registration closes
Half marathon $101.70 7 a.m. 7 a.m. Nov. 14
Half marathon ruck $101.70 7 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Nov. 14
5K $59.30 7:30 a.m. 7 a.m. Nov. 14
5K ruck $59.30 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Nov. 14

The guaranteed race shirt went to runners who signed up by Sept. 30, 2026, the city says, so late entrants may not get one. Watching is free.

Race weekend schedule

All packet pickup is at the Parks and Recreation Office, 102 Public Square, the race page says:

Day Time What
Tuesday, Nov. 10 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Packet pickup
Thursday, Nov. 12 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Packet pickup
Friday, Nov. 13 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Packet pickup
Saturday, Nov. 14 6 a.m. to 5K start Packet pickup
Saturday, Nov. 14 6 to 7:15 a.m. Ruck weigh-in, outside the Parks and Recreation Office
Saturday, Nov. 14 7 a.m. Half marathon start
Saturday, Nov. 14 7:30 a.m. 5K start

The finish line celebration and awards follow each race’s cutoff, and the organizer notes times can change. Runners are invited to stay for music, photos and post-race activities at the finish area.

The ruck divisions

Clarksville sits next to Fort Campbell, and both races have a ruck class with its own prize money. The organizer’s rules:

  • Men carry 30 pounds, women 20 pounds, not counting food or water.
  • Weight is measured at check-in and again at check-out; only weight in the ruck counts, and weight vests are not allowed.
  • Weight must be dry and secure, with no water bottles used as weight.
  • The pack is worn on the back, not the front or carried by hand.
  • After finishing, ruckers go straight to the ruck station to weigh out and collect a participation patch.

Prize money

Place Half marathon (run or ruck) 5K (run or ruck)
1st $1,000 $400
2nd $700 $250
3rd $500 $150

Run and ruck races pay separately, the race page says.

Road closures and parking

Updated Nov. 3: the city has published race-day lane closures and parking rules.

The course runs through downtown streets on a new route this year; the map is on MapMyRun. Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s race-day notice says nearly 1,000 runners are expected, and sets out these closures for Saturday, Nov. 14:

  • 4 a.m.: no parking anywhere along the race route.
  • 5 a.m.: southbound Riverside Drive, northbound Second Street and westbound College Street start closing.
  • 6:30 a.m.: downtown streets start closing as police manage the route.
  • Liberty Park stays closed until runners are no longer on Cumberland Drive.
  • By 10:30 a.m.: roads reopen gradually as runners finish, with full access restored.

Clarksville Police Department officers will staff these intersections:

Street Intersections
College Street Eighth, Second and First streets
Main Street First, Second and Fourth streets
Franklin Street Third, Hiter and Fourth streets
Fourth Street Foster Street and Moore Alley
Second Street Marion and Patrick streets, Forbes Avenue, Georgia Avenue, Beech Drive

The city suggests Franklin Street and nearby intersections downtown as places to watch. Clarksville Parks and Recreation: 931-645-7476.

What to know

  • Weather: rain or shine. Organizers may delay or cancel for lightning or other severe weather and will email runners and post on social media.
  • Thanksgiving race: for a shorter holiday run, our Thanksgiving page has the turkey trot.
  • More this month: see things to do this month.

Clarksville Parks and Recreation: 102 Public Square, clarksvilletn.gov, 931-645-7476.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Clarksville Half Marathon in 2026?

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The half marathon starts at 7 a.m. and the 5K at 7:30 a.m., with ruck divisions in both races.

How much does the Clarksville Half Marathon cost?

On the RunSignup registration page the half marathon and half marathon ruck are $101.70 and the 5K and 5K ruck are $59.30, each including the processing fee.

Where do I pick up my Clarksville Half Marathon packet?

At the Parks and Recreation Office, 102 Public Square, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, and from 6 a.m. on race morning until the 5K starts.

What weight do you carry in the Clarksville ruck division?

Men carry 30 pounds and women 20 pounds in a ruck or backpack worn on the back, not counting food or water. Weigh-in is 6 to 7:15 a.m. on race day outside the Parks and Recreation Office.

Is the Clarksville Half Marathon canceled for rain?

No. The race is rain or shine, though organizers may delay or cancel it for lightning or other severe weather and will email runners if they do.