Are you a little bit country? Do you enjoy hearing the twang of a banjo? Can you recite every Jeff Foxworthy joke by heart? Is the constitution the main document you swear by whenever you are in a fierce argument? Okay - some of these things might be stereotypes. People in and around the country differ in many ways. Yet, almost all of the ones in Nashville can agree that the fun run for them is the Country Music Marathon.
The Country Music Marathon is the Grand Ole Opry of the running world. Every year, the creators of this race plan it for late April. It's when the weather is warm, the Tennessee area is beautiful and people are ready for their first spring gathering. In response to this desire, the Country Music Marathon gives them it all. Big musical groups, food vendors and volunteers line up to make this marathon more like a festival. As a result, a diverse crowd shows up for it every year with sneakers in hand. And guess what? Within all of this hubbub, the Country Music Marathon finds a way to raise lots of money for charity. It is estimated that they have turned over a net $148 million to charitable organizations in the last ten years. So, as you can see, the Country Music Marathon is that fun run nobody should miss, especially if they live in the south.
Now, do you see why so many southerners are proud of their region? These folks really know how to host a marathon. It's enough to make a northerner lace up a pair of shoes and make a long trek to Tennessee. For more information on how you can run this race, visit their Website at www.cmmarathon.com.
