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Asphalt Jackal Marathon

Name: Asphalt Jackal Marathon
Start: 2026-06-15
End: 2026-06-15
Location: Jackson

Jackson, United States • 15 Jun 2026

Asphalt Jackal Marathon & Half Marathon

The Asphalt Jackal Marathon and Half Marathon are part of the Jackal Marathons held June 13–17, 2026 in and around Jackson, Tennessee. This event is scheduled for June 15, 2026 and offers both full and half marathon distances within the multi-day series.

The course for the Asphalt Jackal is described by the organizer as flat and paved. The Jackal events use looped courses; across the series the loops range from 2.65 to 5.25 miles, so competitors complete multiple laps to reach the advertised distances.

Distances offered:

Marathon
Half marathon

The Asphalt Jackal is one of five Jackal races staged on consecutive days. Races in the series are offered with discounts for Run It Fast members and for runners who enter all five Jackals. The description above reflects course type and event placement within the weeklong series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Jackson

Race information

Website

Marathon

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jun 13

The Jackal Trail Marathon

Jackson

26 mi

A trail marathon in Jackson, TN on June 13, 2026, organized by Run It Fast. The course is a 3.75 mile loop run seven times and serves as the first day of a five marathon series held June 13–17.

Sunday Jun 14

Backass Jackal Trail Marathon

Jackson

26 mi

Part of a five day Jackal series in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13 to 17, 2026, the Backass Jackal Trail Marathon is run on 100% wooded looped trails with loops reported between 2.65 and 5.25 miles.

Tuesday Jun 16

Dragonfly Jackal Marathon

Jackson

Half Marathon

Marathon

Part of a five-day Jackal series near Jackson, Tennessee on June 16, 2026, the Dragonfly Jackal offers marathon and half marathon distances on a flat, paved looped course.

Wednesday Jun 17

Native Jackal Trail Marathon

Henderson

11 mi

26 mi

Part of a five-day series in Jackson, Tennessee, the Native Jackal offers a marathon and a 10.6-mile option on mostly wooded looped trails with a paved 1.1 mile section at the start of each loop and notable climbs.