
Nashville, United States of America · Sunday 22 November 2026
Nashville in November offers mild autumn conditions ideal for distance running. The Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon takes place in Tennessee's capital, a city known for its music heritage and welcoming atmosphere. Runners will find themselves in a region characterized by rolling landscapes and tree-lined neighborhoods, with the surrounding terrain typical of Middle Tennessee's gently undulating geography. The course itself is genuinely flat to rolling, which means you won't face significant climbing but should expect a few elevation changes throughout the race rather than a completely pancake route. Starting and finishing around Nashville's accessible areas, the marathon stays on road surfaces and keeps runners within a reasonable elevation band between roughly 180 and 285 meters. This is the kind of course where you can settle into a rhythm without constantly bracing for steep grades, though the gentle rolls should keep you engaged mentally and physically. Expect typical Nashville autumn weather in early November, which generally means cool morning temperatures that warm up as the day progresses, perfect conditions for a steady effort.
Adjusted Time
3:52:33
Time difference: -7.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon is a full marathon held in Nashville, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 22 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 285m above sea level.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 180m to 285m above sea level — a 105m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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