After a successful first year, the Franklin Half Marathon will continue this year on June 7th.
Unlike the Music City Marathon route that took runners through Music Row and LP Field, this unique course goes through the unincorporated town of Leiper’s Fork, about 25 miles south of Nashville, home to many country stars. While a scenic course, it is also very challenging: forecasts for June in Tennessee can be hot and muggy, and not to mention the rolling hills can make legs feel heavier.
Runners can sign up now at franklinhalfmarathon.com either using their credit card or mail-in registration fees. Once registered, participants will recieve the following:
- All half marathon and 5K registrants receive a men’s or women’s cut tech-T
- All half marathon finishers will receive a Franklin Half Marathon medal
- Cash awards will be given to the half marathon top overall male and female, top masters male and female (40-49) and top grand masters male and female (50+)
- There will also be recognition for the top 3 age group winners male and female.
Only 1400 runners are allowed to compete and registration will close immediately after race start or until sold out. Pricing can be viewed in the table below.
The Franklin Half Marathon is also in need of volunteers. Those interested in volunteering, can sign up online. As an added bonus, there will be exclusive volunteer swag packages handed out.
| Date | Half | 5K | 1Mile | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st, 2014 | $60 | $25 | $10 | |||
| April 28th, 2014 | $70 | $30 | $12.50 | |||
| June 6th, 2014 @ 7PM | $80 | $35 | $15 |
Photo courtesy of Alex Derry/franklinhalfmarathon.com.
