The First Finish Invitational
- Date Sat 23rd January 2027
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Hendersonville, Tennessee
- Price $38.10 - $69.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Kick off the new year with an exhilarating challenge at The First Finish Invitational on Saturday, January 23, 2027, in Hendersonville, Sumner. This exciting event invites runners from across Middle Tennessee to embrace new goals and push their limits with a choice of race distances: a 5K, 10K, or half marathon (13.1 miles). Whether you're aiming for a personal record, stepping up to a new distance, or simply looking to start the year on a high note, there's a place for everyone at this inclusive race.
Participants can look forward to a professionally chip-timed event, a custom finisher medal, and an official race shirt to commemorate their achievements. Enjoy professional race photography, on-course hydration, and post-race refreshments, all while celebrating your accomplishments in a supportive environment. Join us for this inaugural race and make your first finish of 2027 one to remember—because the finish line is just the beginning of your journey!
Participants can look forward to a professionally chip-timed event, a custom finisher medal, and an official race shirt to commemorate their achievements. Enjoy professional race photography, on-course hydration, and post-race refreshments, all while celebrating your accomplishments in a supportive environment. Join us for this inaugural race and make your first finish of 2027 one to remember—because the finish line is just the beginning of your journey!
Organiser's Description
YOUR FIRST FINISH OF 2027 STARTS HERE.
A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW GOALS, NEW CHALLENGES, AND A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF.
THE FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL BRINGS RUNNERS FROM ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE TOGETHER FOR AN EARLY-SEASON 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON BUILT AROUND ONE SIMPLE IDEA:
BEFORE YOU CHASE EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR, EARN YOUR FIRST FINISH.
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR, STEPPING UP TO A NEW DISTANCE, RETURNING TO RUNNING, WALKING YOUR FIRST 5K, OR SIMPLY LOOKING FOR A REASON TO START THE YEAR MOVING FORWARD, THERE IS A STARTING LINE HERE FOR YOU.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE 5K, 10K, OR 13.1 MILES AND JOIN US SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2027 FOR A WINTER RACE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, FIRST-TIME RACERS, FAMILIES, RUN CLUBS, WALKERS, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN.
YOUR RACE.
YOUR GOAL.
YOUR FIRST FINISH.
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PARTICIPANTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:
PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON EVENTS
CUSTOM FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL FINISHER MEDAL
OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT
PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
OVERALL AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS
ON-COURSE HYDRATION AND SUPPORT
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
FINISH-LINE CELEBRATION
A WELCOMING RACE ENVIRONMENT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE LEVELS
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THE CALENDAR CHANGES ON JANUARY 1.
THE YEAR BECOMES YOURS WHEN YOU DECIDE WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO WITH IT.
JOIN FINISH LINE SOCIETY FOR THE INAUGURAL FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL AND MAKE YOUR FIRST FINISH OF 2027 ONE WORTH REMEMBERING.
THE FINISH LINE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW GOALS, NEW CHALLENGES, AND A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF.
THE FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL BRINGS RUNNERS FROM ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE TOGETHER FOR AN EARLY-SEASON 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON BUILT AROUND ONE SIMPLE IDEA:
BEFORE YOU CHASE EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR, EARN YOUR FIRST FINISH.
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR, STEPPING UP TO A NEW DISTANCE, RETURNING TO RUNNING, WALKING YOUR FIRST 5K, OR SIMPLY LOOKING FOR A REASON TO START THE YEAR MOVING FORWARD, THERE IS A STARTING LINE HERE FOR YOU.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE 5K, 10K, OR 13.1 MILES AND JOIN US SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2027 FOR A WINTER RACE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, FIRST-TIME RACERS, FAMILIES, RUN CLUBS, WALKERS, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN.
YOUR RACE.
YOUR GOAL.
YOUR FIRST FINISH.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:
PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON EVENTS
CUSTOM FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL FINISHER MEDAL
OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT
PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
OVERALL AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS
ON-COURSE HYDRATION AND SUPPORT
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
FINISH-LINE CELEBRATION
A WELCOMING RACE ENVIRONMENT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE LEVELS
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CALENDAR CHANGES ON JANUARY 1.
THE YEAR BECOMES YOURS WHEN YOU DECIDE WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO WITH IT.
JOIN FINISH LINE SOCIETY FOR THE INAUGURAL FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL AND MAKE YOUR FIRST FINISH OF 2027 ONE WORTH REMEMBERING.
THE FINISH LINE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & the FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL RACE SHIRT
Sat 23rd January 2027 (9:00AM CST)
$38.10
Start your year with 3.1 miles. The First Finish Invitational 5K is designed for first-time racers, walkers, families, experienced runners, and anyone looking for an achievable but meaningful first finish of 2027. Whether you're chasing a fast time or simply crossing a starting line, this distance is yours to make your own. -
10k Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & the FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL RACE SHIRT
Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:45AM CST)
$48.70
6.2 miles. One strong way to start the year. The First Finish Invitational 10K provides the perfect middle-distance challenge for runners ready to move beyond the 5K, test their fitness, or begin building toward bigger goals later in the year. Come race it. Run it with friends. Chase a PR. Make it your first finish. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & the FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL RACE SHIRT
Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:30AM CST)
$69.90
Make your first major finish of 2027 a 13.1-mile one. The First Finish Invitational Half Marathon is designed for runners ready to begin the year with a challenge whether you're racing for a personal best, taking on the distance for the first time, or building toward an even bigger goal. Thirteen-point-one miles. One finish line. A whole year still ahead. -
Virtual Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & the FIRST FINISH INVITATIONAL RACE SHIRT
$54.00
Can't join us in person? Complete your First Finish wherever you are. Virtual participants may complete their run at the time and location of their choice. Registration includes an official race bib, First Finish Invitational participant shirt, custom finisher medal, and shipping. Virtual results may be submitted through the event results page beginning race weekend.
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144 Scotch Street, Hendersonville, 37075, TN, United States
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