Who won the Nashville marathon? Winner is Vanderbilt junior Patrick Ford
Patrick Ford, a Vanderbilt junior, won the 2026 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville Marathon on April 24.
Vanderbilt junior Patrick Ford, 20, won the 2026 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville Marathon on April 25. Ford, who is from Brewster, New York, ran an unofficial time of 2:10:55.
More than 23,000 runners participated in the 26th annual event, which started on Broadway and finished at Nissan Stadium. More than 4,400 were in the marathon (26. 2 miles) and 12,000 in the half marathon (13.
1 miles). Along with the marathon and half marathon there was a 10K and a 5K. A 1-mile race, KIDS ROCK (ages 14 and under), and Doggie Dash (0.
5-mile run/walk featuring pets) will take place on April 26. This story will be updated. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter.