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Run Clubs in Nashville

Monday:

Capitol Steps Workout: Join Fleet Feet ambassador James Crumlin for a full-body workout every Monday and Thursday night at the State Capitol Building. Meet at the steps leading up from Bicentennial Park at 6 PM!

Nashville Front Runners: Nashville’s LGBTQ+ running club! Runs: Mondays at 6:30pm from Canvas and Thursdays at 6:30p The Lipstick Lounge.  Check out their Instagram, website or Strava page for more information.

12 South Runners: Monday nights at 6:30 from Embers Ski Lodge. Follow on Instagram or Facebook for more information.

Donelson Run Club: Monday mornings at 6:00am with mulitple meetups throughout the week. Follow on Instagram or chek out their website www.donelsonrunclub.com 

Nations Run Club: Monday Nights at 6:30pm at Southern Grist (5012 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209). 3.5 and 5 mile options; routes posted each week on Facebook or Strava. Stay for a drink after and get $2 off your beer!

Tuesday:

Nashville Harriers: The Nashville Harriers were established to help anyone become a better runner, from the back of the pack to the front providing a weekly workout as a part of a cohesive training program based on your unique abilities and fitness. The workouts are held at 6:30pm in different locations, so please follow the Harriers Facebook or Strava page for updates.

Bellevue Runners: Want to get moving? Want to meet new friends? Come out and join us for a 3 mile fun run every Tuesday at 6:30PM from the Gordon JCC! Free to the public. Membership not required. All levels, paces, and abilities welcome. Facebook Page

Mule Town Runners Club: Runners of all ages and abilities welcome! Tuesday’s at 6 pm meet on the porch at Asgard Brewery in Columbia for a 5k / 1mile run and a beer. Dog Friendly. Click Here for more info.

Cedar City Running Club: 6pm at Cedar City Brewing Co. on Lebanon Square. Meet for a 3.5 mile route and stay for drinks and dinner. Follow the group on Instagram

6Run5: To support our goal of promoting running in our community we have two weekly opportunities for group runs; weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays. Check out their website or Strava page for locations or email 6RUN5@gmail.com with questions.

Wednesday:

RunSum: Fleet Feet Hendersonville group run will meet each Wednesday at 6:30 PM for a 3 mile fun run. Join the RunSum Instagram or Facebook pages for more info or find us on Strava. *Group meeting at the square in the middle of the Indian Lake Shopping Center.

Cool Springs Run Club: Meet on Wednesdays at Fleet Feet Cool Springs at 6:00pm for 2 – 4 casual miles. Join the free Heylo Group to get notifications on group activities.

Spring Hill: Spring Hill Run with the “Hill Runners” meet at the Church of the City parking lot in Spring Hill Wednesdays at 6:30pm for a 2-4 mile run/walk and Saturdays for a long run. For more information go to the Hill Runners Facebook page and ask to join.

Green Hills Run Club: Currently paused. Follow us on Strava for updates.

Nolensville Running Club: Nolensville Running Club (NRC) meets at Mill Creek Brewing Company at 6:15 every Wednesday for a 3-6 mile run/walk. Runners of all levels are welcome.  For more information go to Nolensville Running Club or Strava page.

East Nasty: Join us each Wednesday at 6:00 PM near Five Points in East Nashville for a 4-6 mile fun run. Meet at 11th and Holly for the start of the run and wrap up at 3 Crow Bar. Updates can be found on the East Nasty Website or Strava page.

Achilles International: Achilles International Nashville welcomes all people with disabilities to the wonderful world of RUNNING! In Achilles parlance, running means any form of forward locomotion – conventional running, walking, wheeling, or swinging through crutches! We meet on Wednesday nights 5:30 & 6:00 pm start times at McCabe Park Community Center with rsvp in advance to achillesnashville@gmail.com. Click here for more information.

Thursday:

Brentwood Breakfast Club: Join us every Thursday morning at 6am for a run or walk followed by breakfast!  Routes range from 4-6 miles and all paces are welcome. Locations vary from week to week. Brentwood Breakfast Club Facebook Page

Dirt Bags Trail Run Club: Dirtbags Trail Run Club meets every Thursday night at 6pm at Shelter #2, Deep Well Entrance of Percy Warner Park to enjoy great company on the beautiful trails. This club is open to everyone from the newest runner to the grizzled old trail vet. Come on out and see why trail running is all the rage! Dirtbags Facebook Page

Curio Jogging Association: Don’t like to run? Aren’t fast enough? WE DON’T CARE!! Just come join us for a walk or a jog, or even sprint if you feel like it! We are a group of people wanting to be a little fit and grow a community! Check out the Facebook group for more info.

South Side Runners: Whether you walk, trot or run…
Join us in Lenox Village Thursday nights at 6:15 for a fun run and social hour. All levels encouraged and welcome! Join our South Side Runners Facebook or Strava page.

Capitol Steps Workout: Join Fleet Feet ambassador James Crumlin in a full-body workout every Monday and Thursday night at the State Capitol Building. Meet at the steps leading up from Bicentennial Park at 6 PM!

Lewisburg Running Club: A free community running/walking club that takes advantage of the Rock Creek Park space in Lewisburg, Tennessee to exercise and get to know your neighbors. Meets Thursdays at 5:30 pm at Rock Creek Pavilion.  Check out their Facebook page for more information.

Friday:

The B Team: Brentwood’s Favorite Run Club. Meet at Fleet Feet on Friday mornings at 6:30am for an easy run or walk, then stay for coffee afterward at Crema Cafe. Join the free Heylo group to stay updated on group activities.

Rise Up Run Club: Meets at The Billy Goat Coffee Cafe in Mt Juliet every Friday morning at 6:30am for a casual run. Join the free Heylo group to stay updated on group activities.

Saturday:

Major Miles: Supported Saturday morning long runs with Fleet Feet Nashville, Franklin Road Runners and PR Bandits. Join the free Heylo group to get location details each week.

Other Run Groups:

Black Girls RUN! Nashville: The mission of Black Girls RUN! is to encourage African-American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. BGR! wants to create a movement to lower that percentage and subsequently, lower the number of women with chronic diseases associated with an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. BGR Facebook page.

Black Men Run: To encourage health and wellness among African American men by promoting a culture of running/jogging to stay fit resulting in “A Healthy Brotherhood” BMR supports a wide range of abilities and is open to everyone.   From first-timers to advanced runners, we strive to promote increased fitness through a culture of running. BMR Nashville Instagram.

Jogalope: Community of runners of all experience levels, meeting multiple times per week. More info can be found on their website or Strava page.

Sumner Sole Sisters: A branch of Hendersonville Running Club (HRC), we exist to allow a safe place for women to join together and run without judgment. We are all in different seasons of our lives and come from a variety of backgrounds but we share one commonality, the love of running and community. We have many routes, dates, and time options throughout the week/weekends. Please reach out to us and we will get you connected. carriewwtravel@hotmail.com

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Best Places to Run in Nashville

For when you want to get away from the rowdy honky tonks and live music joints that light up the Nashville night, here is a list of our favorite running spots that will get you in a rhythm!

The Cumberland River Greenway

Paved trail along the Cumberland River that extends from Ted Rhodes Golf Course into Downtown to 1st Ave along Fort Nashborough and Riverfront Park, with spurs along the way to Morgan Park and Bicentennial State Park. Featuring public art and a number of river overlooks

Shelby Bottoms

  • Location: East Nashville
  • Length: 10 miles
  • Trail End Points: 1900 Davidson Street; Stones River Greenway
  • Trail Surface: Paved/Primitive Trails

The 960-acre Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural area is located in East Nashville adjacent to Shelby Park and is one of five Natural Area Parks within Metro Parks. With approximately three miles of Cumberland River frontage, this area features bottomland hardwood forests, open fields, wetlands, and streams, providing excellent habitat for birds, amphibians, deer and more. The greenway offers over 5 miles of paved ADA accessible trail for hiking, biking, running, skating and wildlife watching and over 5 miles of primitive trails for more passive activities of walking, running and exploring nature.

Centennial Park

  • Location: Downtown Nashville
  • Length: 1 mile
  • Trail End Points: 2500 West End Avenue
  • Trail Surface: Paved

Centennial Park is one of Nashville’s premier parks. Located on West End and 25th Avenue North, the 132-acre features: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, a beautiful sunken garden, a band shell, an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, dog park, and an exercise trail. Thousands of people visit the park each year to visit the museum, see exhibits, attend festivals, and just enjoy the beauty of the park.

Stones River Greenway

  • Location: East Nashville
  • Length: 10.2 miles
  • Trail End Points: Shelby Park to Percy Priest Dam
  • Trail Surface: Paved

Ten-mile paved trail system connecting Shelby Bottoms to Percy Priest Lake and linking to the YMCA on Lebanon Road, Heartland Park, and Two Rivers Park along the way.

Richland Creek Greenway

  • Location: Sylvan Park
  • Length: 5.25 miles
  • Trail End Points: McCabe Park
  • Trail Surface: Paved

Over three miles of paved trail connecting McCabe Park and the Sylvan Park neighborhood with shopping centers along White Bridge Pike and Harding Road, and Nashville State Community College.

Photo: Jobie Williams

Percy and Edwin Warner Parks

  • Location: Belle Meade
  • Length: 15 miles road, 11 miles dirt trail
  • Trail End Points: Belle Meade Blvd/Harpeth River Greenway
  • Trail Surface: Paved/Dirt Trails

Edwin and Percy Warner Parks, collectively known as “The Warner Parks,” are managed by the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department. The Warner Parks are one of the largest municipally administered parks in Tennessee and together span more than 3,100 acres of forest and field, 9 miles from downtown Nashville.

Close to a million people visit the Warner Parks annually to utilize the Nature Center, picnic shelters, dog park, scenic roadways and overlooks, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, equestrian center and horse trails, cross country running courses, golf courses, and athletic fields. Warner Parks is also an important historical community resource listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Photo: Trent Rosenbloom

Harpeth River Greenway

  • Location: West Nashville
  • Length: 8 miles
  • Trail End Points: Edwin Warner Park/Morton Mill
  • Trail Surface: Paved
This paved trail follows the Little Harpeth and Harpeth Rivers through the Ensworth High School and Bellevue Exchange Club campuses over to the Morton Mill and Harpeth Bend communities. Plans are in place to eventually connect it with the Harpeth Youth Soccer Association segment.

Beaman Park

  • Location: Whites Creek
  • Length: 5+ miles
  • Trail End Points: 4111 Little Marrowbone Rd./5911 Old Hickory Blvd
  • Trail Surface: Dirt Trails

One of the most botanically diverse places in Tennessee, this 1693 acre park in northwestern Davidson County consists of 5 miles primitive hiking trails and boardwalks in a natural Highland Rim forest. The Beaman Park Nature Center* provides a hub from which to explore a hilly landscape with narrow hollows, pristine streams and cascading waterfalls as well as two easy quarter-mile trails (one at the Little Marrowbone Rd entrance and the other, encircling the nature center).

Long Hunter State Park

  • Location: Hermitage
  • Length: 20+ miles
  • Trail End Points: 2910 Hobson Pike
  • Trail Surface: Paved/Dirt Trails
The 2,600 acres which make up this area became a state park in 1974 and has four sections, Couchville, Baker’s Grove, Bryant Grove and Sellars Farm. Long Hunter State Park offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing and hiking and has two boat launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake, a group camp, a backcountry campsite, meeting facility and a visitor center. The more than 20 miles of hiking trails provide a variety of terrain and habitats and range from pleasant strolls to longer jaunts for the more adventurous. Trails include a self-guided, paved arboretum trail and the five and a half -mile Volunteer Trail that follows the lakeshore.
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2025 Run Nash Lineup

Lace Up for an Epic 2025 with Run Nash!

Runners, get ready! 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year of racing with Run Nash, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the starting line. Whether you’re chasing a PR, looking for a fun way to stay active, or just love the energy of race day, our lineup has something for everyone. From Nashville’s most iconic races to exciting partner events, there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and celebrate your love for running.

Why Run Nash?

Run Nash isn’t just about the races—it’s about the experience. With scenic courses through the heart of Music City, top-notch race swag, and an electric atmosphere, every event is designed to inspire runners of all levels. Plus, we’re all about the community. A portion of proceeds from each race supports local charities, so every step you take gives back to the Nashville running scene.

Mark Your Calendars: Run Nash’s 2025 Race Schedule

Here’s what’s coming up on the Run Nash calendar for 2025:

🎇 Music City July 4th 5K – July 4, 2025: Kick off Independence Day with a fast, festive 5K through downtown Nashville. It’s the perfect way to start your holiday before the fireworks light up the sky!

🎸 Nashville 1/2 Marathon & 5K – October 25, 2025: This signature fall race takes you through the best of downtown Nashville. Whether it’s your first race or your fastest, this race is a must-run!

🦃 Music City Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile – November 27, 2025: Nashville’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition is back! Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled race before your holiday feast. Bonus: it’s the only dog-friendly Turkey Trot in town!

Featured Partner Races

Run Nash is proud to support and collaborate with other fantastic races in the community. Check out these great events:

🏃 Free to Move 5K – March 8, 2025: More than a race—it’s a movement. This event honors Alyssa Lokits and promotes awareness and education around women’s safety while exercising. There’s even a virtual option, and you can volunteer or donate to support the cause!

✈️ BNA 5K on the Runway – May 3, 2025: Run on an actual airport runway! This one-of-a-kind experience at Nashville International Airport is not to be missed.

🔨 JE Dunn Hammer Down 5K/10K and 1 Mile – May 3, 2025: Join us for the 11th Annual JE Dunn Hammer Down 5K/10K and 1 Mile Walk/Stroller Stride presented by JE Dunn Construction and benefiting Our Kids.

🤝 Community Connection 5K – May 10, 2025: Join us and be a part of this exciting event that supports vital local initiatives and benefits the Shelbyville and Bedford communities.

Ready to Race?

Now’s the time to start planning your 2025 race season! Whether you’re looking for a competitive challenge or just a fun way to stay active, Run Nash has you covered.

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Join the Run Nash Team!

Interested in becoming a team member for Run Nash Events?

Ready to fill that fanny pack with zip ties and sharpies instead of energy gels and bars?! Run Nash is putting together a team of enthusiastic and hardworking pre and race day staff. Interested in joining the squad? Learn More below!

As a Run Nash Race Day Team Member, you will be helping out leading up to the race AND race day to ensure each and every participant has an amazing experience. Team members are an essential part of our success, and we look forward to integrating you into our team! 

Complete our Event Staff Interest Form to be considered for a position as a Run Nash Race Day Team Member. We will follow up shortly with the next steps for the selection process! 

Perks

  • Give Back to the Running Community
  • Gain Valuable Event Experience
  • Get paid!

What it takes

  • Hardworking and enthusiastic spirit
  • Enjoys attending to every last detail
  • Thinks that no job is to big or small
  • Loves interacting with runners, volunteers and partners!

What you'll do

  • Based on your experiences, you will be assigned a race week responsibility and work with a team leader and other support
  • Attend pre-planning meetings as needed and dependent on your role
  • Put on an amazing event and bask in the glow!
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Corporate Challenge

Corporate Challenge

What is the Corporate Challenge? The Corporate Challenge is designed to support corporate wellness initiatives, facilitate team building and provide an empowering experience for your employees.

Benefits

Run Nash has loads of awesome benefits to help you engage your team members, and create a fun and exciting experience, with the least amount of effort and stress on your behalf. We’re here to do the hard part for you! This means that come race day, all you need to do is put on your running shoes and enjoy the event!  Corporate teams can access a range of benefits including:

  • Bulk discounts
  • Group packet pickup
  • Finish Line Hospitality Space
  • Awards – Largest and Fastest Team

How Does It Work? 

Employers can opt into one of three options below. Participants must register with their company-associated code. Please contact hello@runnash.com with your option selection or any additional questions related to corporate pricing.

Option 1: Employer Covers 100%
Employer receives comp code to share with employees. Employer will be billed after online registration closes for the number of entries redeemed at the following corporate prices:
Marathon ($90) | Half Marathon ($80) | 5K ($40). Employer must commit to a minimum of 20 entries to receive corporate pricing.

Option 2: Employer Covers 50%, Employee Covers 50% Employer receives discount code of 50% off online pricing to share with employees. Employer will be billed after online registration closes for the number of entries redeemed
at 50% of corporate pricing: Marathon ($45) | Half Marathon ($40) | 5K ($20) Employee is responsible to pay 50% of the current online price. Employer must commit to a minimum of 20 entries to receive corporate pricing.

Option 3: Employee Pays Entry with 15% Discount
Employer receives discount code of 15% off online pricing to share with employees. Employee is responsible for full cost of race entry after the discount code. There is no minimum number of entries needed to receive the 15% discount.

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Make Your Miles More Meaningful with ACS!

Official Charity Partner:

American Cancer Society

DetermiNation Endurance Series

RELENTLESS TOGETHER.
The DetermiNation Endurance Series is the signature program for all American Cancer Society endurance events and our running events are the backbone of our program. They will help you do the unthinkable, achieve what seems impossible, and change the course of cancer together.

JOIN THE TEAM TO SAVE LIVES FROM CANCER

Unfortunately, most of us have a connection to cancer and the American Cancer Society needs your help to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. As a part of the DetermiNation Endurance Team, together we can do the unthinkable, achieve what seems impossible, and change the course of cancer together. With unparalleled community support and inspiration every step of the way you will finish strong, for yourself and for those facing cancer.

As a DetermiNation athlete*, you will receive a free race entry and enjoy the ultimate VIP experience every step of the way including:

  • Personal dedicated website
  • Support in choosing a training plan that is right for you
  • Exclusive DetermiNation gear
  • Social and fun team environment
  • Opportunity to participate in honor or in memory of loved ones touched by cancer

*BENEFITS VARY BY RACE

To reserve your spot for this event, register as a DetermiNation on the registration website.  If you are already registered and want to join the team, please email the ACS team here.

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Bailey Hotz, Senior Development Manager

bailey.hotz@cancer.org

FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT

Marathon

$600

Half Marathon

$600

5K

$350

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5K Youth Pricing

Making Fitness Fun & Affordable

We’re passionate about fostering a love for running in the next generation here at Run Nash. That’s why we offer $25 5K Youth Pricing for anyone under the age of 18 for all of our 5K events!

2024 Event Schedule:

It’s the perfect opportunity to get your young ones moving, active, and excited about the world of running. No special code is required – the 5K pricing will automatically update to $25 based on the participants date of birth entered during registration.

 

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Event Road Closures

Nashville 1/2, Marathon & 6.15K Community Notification

Road Closure Notice

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Race Start Time: 7:00 AM

The Nashville 1/2, Marathon & 6.15K will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, starting at 7:00 AM and finishing at approximately 1:30 PM. In an effort to minimize the event’s impact on your business or residence, we are taking this opportunity to inform you about road-impact relating to the event supporting the American Cancer Society. Please see the map below for usage route roads and estimated times of impact.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be conducting a full road closure in Davidson County on I-24 from I-65 to I-40, also known as the downtown east loop.

Crews will conduct a full road closure on I-24 westbound from the I-65 split to the I-40 merge starting Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m. until Monday, October 28 at 5 a.m.

The work is needed to resurface I-24 and repair bridge expansion joints. Traffic will be detoured to the west loop.

Even with detours in place to navigate the closure, motorists should allow additional time when driving through this already heavily traveled area.

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Below are suggested alternate streets for accessing various areas. If you need access across any of the route-street, there will be police officers to guide you. Officers at the intersections will do their best to work traffic across roads when there are breaks in the line of walkers / runners. We ask all drivers to proceed with caution.

  • Broadway and Church St. to access Downtown area.
  • 4th Ave So, and 8th Ave So (during breaks in runners/walkers) to travel North/South.
  •  12th Ave S to avoid Music Row closures
  • Jefferson St to travel to East and West Nashville; James Robertson will be open by 8:00 am for travel on this road

On-street parking will be TEMPORARILY restricted in the areas listed below on the day of the race.  Please plan to park your vehicle in an alternate location during the event.  Any vehicles left in No Parking areas, during the dates and times listed above, will be ticketed, and towed at the owner’s expense. Participants will be using downtown public garages for event parking.

NO PARKING AREAS DURING TIMES OF IMPACT:

  • 11th Ave from McGavock St. to Nelson Merry
  • S. 1st St. from Victory Ave to Davidson St
  • Gay St. Connector
  • Music Square East Just North of the Intersection of Edgehill Ave
  • Music Square East from Edgehill to Roundabout
  • 4th Ave N. from Harrison St. to Parking Garage Entrance/Exit

If you have any questions about the event or this notification, please respond to this e-mail or to hello@runnash.com.

For inquiries about the traffic control plan or security for this event please contact Comprehensive Security, Jack Adams at 615-974-0087 or at jadams@comprehensivesecurityllc.com.

For additional information regarding the street closures for this event, please contact Cody Baker at cody.baker@nashville.gov, or by calling 615-862-8686.

For additional information regarding the parade permit process, please contact Gordon Richard at gordon.richard@nashville.gov, or by phone at 615-862-8597.

Music City Turkey Trot Community Notification

The Music City Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile will take place on Thursday, November 28th starting at 8:00 AM and finishing at approximately 10:00 AM. To minimize the event’s impact on your business or residence, we are taking this opportunity to inform you about road impact relating to the event. Please see the map below for usage route roads and estimated times of impact. Please see the map below for usage route roads and estimated times of impact.

If you have any questions about the event or this notification, please e-mail hello@runnash.com. For inquiries about the traffic control plan or security for this event please contact Comprehensive Security, Jack Adams at 615-974-0087 or at jadams@comprehensivesecurityllc.com.

Below are suggested alternate streets for accessing various areas. If you need access across any of the route-street, there will be police officers to guide you. Officers at the intersections will do their best to work traffic across roads when there are breaks in the line of walkers/runners. We ask all drivers to proceed with caution.

  • Broadway and Church St. to access the riverfront area.
  • 1st Ave So, 2nd Ave So, 4th Ave So, and 8th Ave So (during breaks in runners/walkers) to travel North/South.
  •  James Robertson or Woodland Street to cross the river East or West
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Complete the Run Nash Challenge

Complete the 2024 Run Nash Challenge

What is the Run Nash Challenge? It’s for participants who complete the 2024 Music City July 4th 5K, the 2024 Nashville ½, Marathon & 5K, and the 2024 Music City Turkey Trot in one calendar year. Save 15% by registering for all the events at once!

Finishers of the 2024 Run Nash Challenge will be awarded a special edition medal, along with other Run Nash swag!

2023 medal shown here; 2024 medal coming soon!

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