Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon

Race Information

The Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon is meant to be an antidote to an age of flat and fast marathons on city streets and in urban jungles, with more focus on times, course certification, gadgets, charities, and putting on a big show than on running.

This race has been featured in Marathon & Beyond and Runners' World magazines and is a marathon that is about running, running hard, and running over big and memorable and painful rolling hills through dense woods, and running with other like-minded athletes.

The Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon is about the joy and pain of running a unique, and uniquely challenging--some would say beastly--a 26.2-mile course in the beautiful and historic Percy Warner Park, nestled among the Middle Tennessee Harpeth Hills.

👍 Run Pick of the Month: ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ 5K/10K Nashville

📍Nashville - Saturday December 12, 2026

🎄 A Holiday Running Tradition Returns to Nashville

😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Official 2026 commemorative participant shirt
✅ Exclusive retro TV spinner finisher medal
✅ Festive Peanuts® holiday atmosphere
✅ A one-of-a-kind way to kick off the Christmas season

The official 2026 ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ 5K/10K is coming back to Nashville, bringing runners together for a festive celebration inspired by one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time!

🎁 The official 2026 race swag has been revealed, including an exclusive participant shirt and collectible spinner finisher medal waiting for you at the finish.

Whether you're chasing a PR or making memories with family and friends, this is more than another race on the calendar - it's a Nashville holiday tradition!

🚨 Nashville Runners Are Signing Up Early

Registration has been incredible since opening, and every city in the five-stop series is currently pacing WELL ahead of last year's sellout trend.

Don't wait until the holiday season to make your plans. Secure your spot now, beat the next tiered price increase, and join the start line in Nashville on December 12!

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