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Cummins Falls Marathon

Cookeville, TN
Saturday, February 28, 2026


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Course Description
These four races (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K) are very scenic with the marathon, half marathon, and 10K routes following the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River for a good portion of the route. The three longer distance races are very challenging with steep hills and great scenery. All four routes are run on the picturesque rural back roads of Jackson County, Tennessee, and are sure to be enjoyed by traditional marathon runners and trail runners alike. This race is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 42°F (5°C)
Average High: 53°F (11°C)
Average Low: 31° F (0°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score


Race Size

2026: 81 Finishers
2025: 43 Finishers
2024: 56 Finishers
2023: 49 Finishers
2022: 38 Finishers
2021: 65 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 4.9%
2025: 2.3%
2024: 0%
2023: 2%
2022: 5.3%
2021: 1.5%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No






Cummins Falls Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Cummins Falls Marathon was the 478th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 446th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 4.9% of Cummins Falls Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 2.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Cummins Falls Marathon ranked 399th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 138th so far in 2026. In Tennessee, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 3rd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Cummins Falls Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


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