Cummins Falls Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for the Race!

Join us for the 2026 Cummins Falls Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K!

🌳 Scenic Routes

• Challenging Courses: The marathon, half marathon, and 10K routes following the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River for a good portion of the route.
• Picturesque Settings: All four routes are run on the rural back roads of Jackson County, Tennessee.
• Qualifying Race: This race is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
• Runners Welcome: Suitable for both traditional marathon runners and trail runners alike.

🤝 Team Discounts

• Team Registration: Discount for 5K and 10K teams of five registering together.
• Marathon Teams: Discount available for Half and Full Marathon teams of three.
• Registration Refunds: First four (5K and 10K) or two (Half and Full) pay full price: others receive automatic refunds.
• Bring Friends: Grab a few friends to sign up as a team to save on registration costs!

⏰ Race Start Times

Note that Cummins Falls is in the Central Time Zone.

• 8:00 AM CST: Marathon & Half
• 9:00 AM CST: 10K & 5K

🏅 Awards

• Finisher Medals: Medals awarded to ALL finishers with unique wood medals.
• Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for male and female overall.
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places for various age brackets: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• Special Awards: Masters Male and Female (40+) and Grand Masters Male and Female (50+).

⏳ Cutoff Times

There is an 8 hour cutoff for the marathon and half marathon. Walkers are welcome for the 5K and 10K.

📋 Race Details

• Chip-timed: This race is chip-timed.
• Race T-shirts: All runners receive a race t-shirt. Early registrants receive 2026 shirts, others may receive previous years' shirts.
• No Shirt Option: Option available for those who wish to donate the cost of the shirt to the park.
• Aid Stations: There are aid stations approximately every 2-3 miles on the route.

❌ Cancellations/Refunds

Cummins Falls Marathon has a NO REFUND policy, except for race cancellation due to public health concerns. Deferrals to the 2027 race or refunds minus service fees are available. Distance changes are allowed until online registration closes.

📦 Packet Pick-up

• Date: Packet pickup on Friday, Feb. 27, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. CST.
• Location: Behind St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 640 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501.
• Drive-up Event: Easy pickup in your car with assistance from volunteers.
• Saturday Pickup: At the park from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. CST for marathon and half marathon, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. for 5K and 10K runners.

🏨 Hotel Accommodations

Discounted rates and late check-outs for Fairfield Inn & Suites are available by booking through the link below: reservations must be made by February 6, 2026 for these guaranteed rates.

Hotel Booking Link

📅 Event Information

The race will be held on 2026-02-28, at 390 Cummins Falls Lane, Cookeville, TN. For more details, visit the official race page.