Nashville St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 2022: Race route, road closures, where to park

The St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is set to take place in Nashville on Saturday after two years marked by a cancellation and a delay due to COVID-19.

Organizers expect upward of 17,000 people to filter into Nashville for the event. Road closures, parking restrictions and public transit plans will be in place to accommodate the marathon and surrounding events. 

Here's a rundown of what to expect.

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Race route and road closures

A full course map and the latest road closures can be found on the official marathon website at RunRockNRoll.com/nashville-road-closure. Keep in mind that plans may shift as the event approaches and unfolds, so check the site before you head that way. 

The 6.15 mile and 5K races begin at 6:35 a.m. at 8th Avenue South and Demonbreun Street. The marathon and half marathon begin at 7:20 a.m. at 8th Avenue South and Broadway. 

All the races will end on South 1st Street at Nissan Stadium.

The full marathon route spans from downtown to 12 South, along with jaunts into Germantown and East Nashville. Marathon runners are also set to do two loops through Shelby Park, the website showed. 

Band stages, medical tents and water stations will also pepper the routes. 

Most road closures and detours around the race route will take effect at 5 a.m. Saturday and last through at least 1:30 p.m., according to the website. Some are set to close as early as 3 a.m. 

Streets will reopen on a rolling basis as the final runners pass and race equipment is taken down. 

"Drivers are encouraged to adjust travel time within and around the race course," the event website said. "Residents and businesses located near the race course are urged to plan ahead and to be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes." 

You can also follow event updates and highlights on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Parking and public transit

Parking lots and parking garages are widely available along the race route, but most — if not all — come at a cost. Some may be available to book ahead of time through services like SpotHero, Park Whiz, Park Mobile and others. 

On-street parking will be restricted along the race route, beginning at midnight and into the day Saturday. Signage will be posted clearly in the no parking zones, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.

Public transit will also detour around the race route. Check the event website for the latest information, along with Nashville's public transit website at WeGoTransit.com.

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available in Nashville.

Find reporter Rachel Wegner at rawegner@tennessean.com or on Twitter @rachelannwegner.