A cold morning for Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K

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Randy Woodward holds a US flag before the Nashville Marathon & 5K Mars in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Woodward is a purple heart veteran who has been told he will not run anymore. The Nashville Marathon is its seventh marathon in four weeks and plans to run ten marathon in five weeks. He plans to run the Louisville marathon tomorrow.

Randy Woodward holds a US flag before the Nashville Marathon & 5K Mars in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Woodward is a purple heart veteran who has been told he will not run anymore. The Nashville Marathon is its seventh marathon in four weeks and plans to run ten marathon in five weeks. He plans to run the Louisville marathon tomorrow. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Michelle Phelps embraces at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Michelle Phelps embraces at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

A runner passes under the Woodland Street Bridge during the Nashville Seminar, Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

A runner passes under the Woodland Street Bridge during the Nashville Seminar, Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

The Ralişti disconnects at the beginning of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

The Ralişti disconnects at the beginning of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Spencer Anderson embraces Elias Rose, 3 years old, at the end of Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Spencer Anderson embraces Elias Rose, 3 years old, at the end of Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Runners along the river bank during Marshall Nashville, Marathon & 5K semifinal in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Runners along the river bank during Marshall Nashville, Marathon & 5K semifinal in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Edgar Flores puts his mask in front of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Edgar Flores puts his mask in front of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Carlee Montgomery, left and Emma Hagist, laugh with friends as they crawl around an outdoor fire before the Marshall Polo Nashville, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Carlee Montgomery, left and Emma Hagist, laugh with friends as they crawl around an outdoor fire before the Marshall Polo Nashville, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Andrea Clark holds a sign during the Nashville, Marathon & 5K marathon semi-finals in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Andrea Clark holds a sign during the Nashville, Marathon & 5K marathon semi-finals in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Ashley Catanzarite, left and Ashley Niketas embraced at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K of Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Ashley Catanzarite, left and Ashley Niketas embraced at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K of Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Spencer Anderson has trouble getting the medal at the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K finish in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Spencer Anderson has trouble getting the medal at the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K finish in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Kelly Wehman gets a maximum of five at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Kelly Wehman gets a maximum of five at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Uju Alexander, left, and Katie Harty embraced at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Uju Alexander, left, and Katie Harty embraced at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Kelly Wehman crosses the finish of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Kelly Wehman crosses the finish of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Willy McNamara heads the last few meters until the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K finish in Nashville, on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Willy McNamara heads the last few meters until the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K finish in Nashville, on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Spencer Anderson heads the last few meters of Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Spencer Anderson heads the last few meters of Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Rallies start at Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Rallies start at Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

The garment is left on a fence near the start of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

The garment is left on a fence near the start of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Jacqueline Wing holds Peter Drozda at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Jacqueline Wing holds Peter Drozda at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Kristine Whitney stops taking a photo on Woodland Street Bridge during Nashville Marsh, Marathon & 5K Marsh in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Kristine Whitney stops taking a photo on Woodland Street Bridge during Nashville Marsh, Marathon & 5K Marsh in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

The medals are expected to reach the finals during the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

The medals are expected to reach the finals during the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Margaret Rose, on the left, and Whitney Gault had signs during the Nashville Marathon Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday November 10, 2018. Gault took the opportunity to reveal the sex of his child to his friends.

Margaret Rose, on the left, and Whitney Gault had signs during the Nashville Marathon Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday November 10, 2018. Gault took the opportunity to reveal the sex of his child to his friends. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Ryan Scharpenberg practice the Wim Hof ​​breathing exercises before the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Scharpenberg said he made it more resistant to cold.

Ryan Scharpenberg practice the Wim Hof ​​breathing exercises before the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Scharpenberg said he made it more resistant to cold. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Ben McGuire helps Beverly Purvis with his plastic bag in front of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Ben McGuire helps Beverly Purvis with his plastic bag in front of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

The long lines are formed around the toilets before the Semimaraton, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday November 10, 2018.

The long lines are formed around the toilets before the Semimaraton, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Winners are preparing to start Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Winners are preparing to start Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Chris Layfield and Jacque Layfield embrace the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Chris Layfield and Jacque Layfield embrace the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Jothi Sukkawala takes a photo in front of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Jothi Sukkawala takes a photo in front of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

A runner heading for the crowd at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

A runner heading for the crowd at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

5-mile races start at Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

5-mile races start at Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

David Sanders earns five times more runners during Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

David Sanders earns five times more runners during Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Kelly Wehman, left, and Stephanie Amack speak at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Kelly Wehman, left, and Stephanie Amack speak at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Suzanne Higgins holds a sign for her girlfriend David during the semifinals at Nashville, Marathon & 5K, in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Suzanne Higgins holds a sign for her girlfriend David during the semifinals at Nashville, Marathon & 5K, in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

A runner carries colorful socks during the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

A runner carries colorful socks during the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Long lines are formed for toilets before the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Long lines are formed for toilets before the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Leaders cross the Woodland Street Bridge during Marshall Nashville, Marathon & 5K semifinal in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Leaders cross the Woodland Street Bridge during Marshall Nashville, Marathon & 5K semifinal in Nashville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

David Timmsen rests at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

David Timmsen rests at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Spencer Anderson smiles at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Spencer Anderson smiles at the end of the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

Shorters wander around the outside heaters before the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Shorters wander around the outside heaters before the Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon & 5K in Nashville, Saturday, November 10, 2018. Mike Clark / For The Tennessesan

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Runners suffered worse than normal temperatures to complete Nashville Half Marathon, Marathon and 5K on Saturday morning.

With temperatures in the '30s, hundreds of runners competed in the event they started and finished at Nashville Sounds' First Tennessee Park.

The event, sponsored by Rhythm Running, has benefited from the Middle Tennessee Gilda Club, which provides support to cancer patients and their families.

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