FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL QUESTIONS
The inaugural First Finish Invitational will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2027.
The event is planned for Veterans Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
We are currently finalizing the official race venue. The venue, street address, parking information, and course maps will be posted as soon as details are confirmed and will also be communicated directly to registered participants.
Participants may choose from:
5K — 3.1 miles
10K — 6.2 miles
Half Marathon — 13.1 miles
A Virtual Run option is also available for participants who cannot join us in person.
Yes. All in-person race distances will be professionally chip timed, with results available following the event.
The First Finish Invitational is designed to welcome a wide range of participants — from first-time racers and recreational runners to experienced athletes and competitors chasing a personal best.
In-person registration includes:
- Official race bib
- First Finish Invitational participant shirt
- Custom finisher medal
- Professional chip timing
- On-course support and hydration
- Finish-line refreshments
- Professional race photography
- Eligibility for applicable overall and age-group awards
Online registration will remain available through 8:00 AM on race morning unless an event reaches capacity. Same-day registration is available while space remains.
Early packet pickup will take place:
Friday, January 22, 2027
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: To Be Announced
Race-day packet pickup will also be available beginning at 6:30 AM on Saturday, January 23 at the race venue.
We recommend arriving 45–60 minutes before your scheduled race start.
Allow extra time for parking, packet pickup if needed, restrooms, warm-up, and getting to your starting area.
Yes. A detailed race-day parking and arrival plan will be published once the final event venue is confirmed.
Registered participants will receive final parking instructions before race weekend.
Yes. Hydration support will be available along the course.
Final aid-station locations and course-support details will be announced with the official course maps.
Preliminary results are expected to be available shortly after participants finish.
Official results will be available through the First Finish Invitational RunSignup results page.
Official race photos are expected to be uploaded approximately 3–5 days following the event.
A link will be available through the Race Photos page.
The event is scheduled to take place rain or shine.
If severe weather or another condition creates an unsafe environment, event updates will be communicated through the race website and by email to registered participants.
Strollers are welcome in the 5K and 10K unless final course or permitting requirements dictate otherwise. For participant safety, runners and walkers with strollers should begin toward the rear of their starting group.
For participant safety, pets are not permitted on the race course.
Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable requirements.
Walkers are welcome in the 5K and 10K.
Half Marathon participants must be able to complete the course within the published course time limit. The official Half Marathon time limit will be announced with final course information.
The final course time limits will be published once the course and permitting requirements are complete.
Participants are responsible for reviewing the published time requirements for their distance before race day.
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Please review all event information carefully before registering.
Distance-change requests must be completed through RunSignup and are subject to event capacity and applicable price differences. Additional instructions and deadlines will be published as race weekend approaches.
Participant-to-participant transfers are not currently permitted. Race bibs may not be sold, given away, or transferred to another participant.
Yes. Finish Line Society plans to partner with a local nonprofit or community organization for the inaugural First Finish Invitational.
The official 2027 community partner will be announced soon.
We welcome partnerships with businesses and organizations that want to help create a memorable participant experience and support the Middle Tennessee running community.
Partnership opportunities may include event sponsorship, vendor activations, participant giveaways, product sampling, digital exposure, race-day engagement, and custom collaborations.
Complete our Sponsorship Inquiry Form or contact the Finish Line Society team for more information.
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