Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)
The Ninja Half Marathon in Jackson, TN, offers a fast, paved out-and-back course with multiple distance options.
Race Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
Jackson, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Location
- Jackson, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Ninja Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K take place in Jackson, Tennessee, on a paved, out-and-back course designed for speed. Runners can expect a flat profile with minimal elevation changes, making it an ideal setting for personal bests.
The race is organized by US Road Running, which hosts a series of events across the country. Participants can choose from the 5K, 10K, or the half marathon, with the longer distances involving multiple loops of the out-and-back course. The time limit for the half marathon is a generous 3 hours and 30 minutes, accommodating a wide range of runners.
Finisher medals, shirts, and gear are available, and there's an award for the best costume. The event is part of a larger series that tracks points for participants. Packet pickup is conveniently located near the tennis courts, with the start line adjacent to the playground.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Additional Information Park in the lot by the tennis courts; the starting line is next to the playground. This is the Google Pin to the parking lot- https://maps.app.goo.gl/uBiYa6pM3DkmSkex7 The course is paved. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5968528219 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. The 10K does the out-and-back four times. Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5945600728 The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
210 Demonbreun Drive, Jackson, TN, 38305
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
1 year running
~1 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 2:20:30
typical high 88°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
72°
Afternoon (High)
88°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1
Median time
2:20:30
Latest turnout
1
States
1
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)?
The Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32) is held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32) take place?
It takes place in Jackson, Tennessee.
What distances does the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32) course flat and good for a PR?
The Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1 runners who have completed the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (32).
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