Andrew Jackson Marathon
Saturday, April 5 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Past event
7:30 AM CDT
Jackson, Tennessee
Free–$107.00 · 4 races
Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Andrew Jackson Marathon in Jackson, Tennessee, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025! This annual event, recognized as Tennessee's oldest marathon, began in 1972 as part of the city’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary and has since become a cherished community tradition. Participants can choose between a full marathon distance of 26.2 miles, which consists of two scenic loops, or a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles, featuring one loop through picturesque neighborhoods and historic midtown Jackson.
The race starts and finishes at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market, where you can enjoy local food trucks and vendors while taking in the vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon, this race is a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier! Plus, if you meet your qualifying time, the first three male and female finishers will have their entry fees for the 2026 Boston Marathon reimbursed. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to run for a great cause—the event supports the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Come be part of this uplifting experience and discover what Jackson has to offer!
The race starts and finishes at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market, where you can enjoy local food trucks and vendors while taking in the vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon, this race is a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier! Plus, if you meet your qualifying time, the first three male and female finishers will have their entry fees for the 2026 Boston Marathon reimbursed. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to run for a great cause—the event supports the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Come be part of this uplifting experience and discover what Jackson has to offer!
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Races
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Andrew Jackson Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Boston Marathon Qualifier
Entries closedSaturday, Apr 5, 2025 (7:30 AM CDT)
$107.00
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Andrew Jackson Half Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Apr 5, 2025 (7:30 AM CDT)
$80.50
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AJM - Virtual Marathon
VirtualEntries closedSaturday, Apr 5, 2025 (7:30 AM CDT)
Free
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AJM - Virtual Half Marathon
VirtualIncl. $4.00 Fee
Entries closedSaturday, Apr 5, 2025 (7:30 AM CDT)
$54.00
Organiser's description
COME JOIN US IN JACKSON, TENNESSEE AND RUN FOR THE CHILDREN!
Tennessees Oldest Marathon, the Andrew Jackson Marathon, began in 1972 as a celebration of the citys Sesquicentennial Anniversary and eventually became an annual event, adding a half marathon along the way. The event is now managed by the Jackson Roadrunners and benefits the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The looped course offers a marathon distance (two loops) and a half marathon distance (one loop) that winds its way from beautiful downtown through historic midtown Jackson up to Interstate 40 and back to midtown via scenic neighborhoods. Come join us to help the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse https://www.carlperkinscenter.orgcontinue their mission and stay to see what our beautiful city has to offer.
CERTIFIED BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFIER
The Andrew Jackson Marathon is a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier and we encourage anyone to meet their goal. So much so, that If you compete in the 2025 Andrew Jackson Marathon and meet your Boston Marathon qualifying time goal, we will pay your entry fee for the 2026 Boston Marathon! Share your goal with us on our Facebook page before the AJM race day so that we can keep track and wish you luck. Upon receiving your acceptance letter from the Boston Athletics Association, with AJM listed as your qualifying race, simply mail or email your info and a copy of the letter and we will reimburse your 2026 Boston Marathon entry fee. OFFER IS LIMITED: This offer will only be available to the first three male and first three female runners to send in the 2026 Boston Marathon acceptance letter. Make this one of your running goals and we can help you get there!
MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON FEATURES
QUICK DETAILS
* Electronic Chip Timing
* Start and Finish at Same Location
* 6.0 Hour Time Limit, Both Courses UST&F Certified
* Second Loop on the Marathon must be started by 3.0 Hours
* Custom-Designed Race Shirts
* Custom-Designed Andrew Jackson Marathon and Half Marathon Finishers Medals
* Awards for Male and Female: Overall, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), and Senior Grand Masters (60+)
* Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in Age Divisions
* Marathon Age Divisions: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
* Half Marathon Age Divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
* NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE
The safety of our runners, volunteers and spectators is key. The Jackson Police Department and Road Guards make every effort to keep our runners safe. However, please note that portions of the course will be open to traffic, portions will have lane closures and major intersection crossings will have police protection. As you run along the course, please be aware of your surroundings and runners around you to help ensure the safety of all participants. There will be a 6.0 hour time limit on the course. Marathon participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day.
No Headphones / No Dogs / No Strollers on the course.
Both races will start and finish at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market in downtown Jackson, just a couple of blocks from public parking areas with plenty of free parking. Roads closest to the start and finish lines will be closed to thru traffic so be aware of available parking areas. As the race will be taking place on Saturday morning, the Farmer's Market will be in full operation with food trucks and vendors offering everything from fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and many other items.
Tennessees Oldest Marathon, the Andrew Jackson Marathon, began in 1972 as a celebration of the citys Sesquicentennial Anniversary and eventually became an annual event, adding a half marathon along the way. The event is now managed by the Jackson Roadrunners and benefits the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The looped course offers a marathon distance (two loops) and a half marathon distance (one loop) that winds its way from beautiful downtown through historic midtown Jackson up to Interstate 40 and back to midtown via scenic neighborhoods. Come join us to help the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse https://www.carlperkinscenter.orgcontinue their mission and stay to see what our beautiful city has to offer.
CERTIFIED BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFIER
The Andrew Jackson Marathon is a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier and we encourage anyone to meet their goal. So much so, that If you compete in the 2025 Andrew Jackson Marathon and meet your Boston Marathon qualifying time goal, we will pay your entry fee for the 2026 Boston Marathon! Share your goal with us on our Facebook page before the AJM race day so that we can keep track and wish you luck. Upon receiving your acceptance letter from the Boston Athletics Association, with AJM listed as your qualifying race, simply mail or email your info and a copy of the letter and we will reimburse your 2026 Boston Marathon entry fee. OFFER IS LIMITED: This offer will only be available to the first three male and first three female runners to send in the 2026 Boston Marathon acceptance letter. Make this one of your running goals and we can help you get there!
MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON FEATURES
QUICK DETAILS
* Electronic Chip Timing
* Start and Finish at Same Location
* 6.0 Hour Time Limit, Both Courses UST&F Certified
* Second Loop on the Marathon must be started by 3.0 Hours
* Custom-Designed Race Shirts
* Custom-Designed Andrew Jackson Marathon and Half Marathon Finishers Medals
* Awards for Male and Female: Overall, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), and Senior Grand Masters (60+)
* Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in Age Divisions
* Marathon Age Divisions: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
* Half Marathon Age Divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
* NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE
The safety of our runners, volunteers and spectators is key. The Jackson Police Department and Road Guards make every effort to keep our runners safe. However, please note that portions of the course will be open to traffic, portions will have lane closures and major intersection crossings will have police protection. As you run along the course, please be aware of your surroundings and runners around you to help ensure the safety of all participants. There will be a 6.0 hour time limit on the course. Marathon participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day.
No Headphones / No Dogs / No Strollers on the course.
Both races will start and finish at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market in downtown Jackson, just a couple of blocks from public parking areas with plenty of free parking. Roads closest to the start and finish lines will be closed to thru traffic so be aware of available parking areas. As the race will be taking place on Saturday morning, the Farmer's Market will be in full operation with food trucks and vendors offering everything from fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and many other items.
Location
91 New Market Street, Jackson, 38301, TN, United States
Andrew Jackson Marathon
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