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Cummins Falls Marathon

February 27, 2027 · 8:00 AMCookeville, TN, United States

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Race Day

41°F

Feels cold

Total elevation gain

1,969ft

Challenging elevation

Crowd Rating

1/ 10

Quiet course sections

Entry

Registration Open

Marathon

$100

Tier on sale through January 3, 2027, after $85, $95 tiers; $105 from January 4, 2027. Race fee before the $7 service fee.

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Key Dates

1. Price increase
  Jan 4, 2027
  The marathon race fee rises from $100 to $105.
1. Hotel group rate deadline
  Feb 5, 2027
  Last day to book the Fairfield Inn & Suites group rate.
2. Registration closes
  Feb 26, 2027
  Online registration closes at 3:00 pm CST.
3. Packet pickup
  Feb 26, 2027
  Drive-up pickup from 2:00 to 7:00 pm CST at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Cookeville.
4. Race Day
  Feb 27, 2027
  Marathon and half marathon start at 8:00 am CST; the 10K and 5K start at 9:00 am.

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The Lowdown

The Cummins Falls Marathon takes place on Saturday, February 27, 2027 in Cookeville, Tennessee, and starts at 8:00 am Central Time together with the half marathon. The route follows the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River for a good part of the way on the rural back roads of Jackson County, with steep hills and scenery that suit road and trail runners alike. The time limit is 8 hours, aid stations come roughly every 2 to 3 miles, and every finisher receives a wooden medal. The race raises funds for land acquisitions and other needs at Cummins Falls State Park.

Previous edition results — 2026

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01: The race raises funds for land acquisitions and other needs at Cummins Falls State Park.
02: Every finisher in the marathon, half, 10K and 5K receives a wooden medal.
03: Awards go to the top three overall and in age groups, plus Masters (40+) and Grand Masters (50+).
04: Runners who register before February 1 are guaranteed a 2027 shirt; a no-shirt option adds the cost to the park's proceeds.
05: Packet pickup is Friday, February 26 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm CST at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Cookeville, or on race morning at the park.

Questions about the Cummins Falls Marathon 2027

When is the Cummins Falls Marathon 2027?

Saturday, February 27, 2027.

Where is the Cummins Falls Marathon?

Cookeville, TN, United States.

What time does the Cummins Falls Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

What is the Cummins Falls Marathon time limit?

8 hours.

How do I enter the Cummins Falls Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Feb 26, 2027: Registration closes. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup; half and full marathon teams of three get $10 off each.

How much does the Cummins Falls Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $100.

When and where is packet pickup for the Cummins Falls Marathon?

Feb 26, 2027: Drive-up pickup from 2:00 to 7:00 pm CST at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Cookeville.

What is the Cummins Falls Marathon elevation gain?

600 m (1,969 ft) of total elevation gain. Challenging elevation.

What is the Cummins Falls Marathon course like?

It passes Blackburn Fork State Scenic River.

What is the weather like at the Cummins Falls Marathon?

The race-day average is 5 °C (41 °F). Feels cold.

Where are the Cummins Falls Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

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