Whether you’re a walker, runner, or just a casual stroller, Nashville has an abundance of walks and runs to keep you moving throughout the year. This is your go-to resource for 5ks, 10ks, 1/2 marathons, full marathons, and a variety of other run-related events in Music City. Lace up your shoes and sign up for one of these runs.
2023 Nashville Running Events
February
- February 11, 2023 – Cupid’s Chase 5K
- February 18, 2023 – Cupid’s Undie Run
- February 18, 2023 – Nashville Zoo Run Run
- February 25, 2023 – Hot Chocolate 5K/10K/15K
- February 25, 2023 – Dream Streets 5K and 10K
March
- March 4, 2023 – Tom King Classic Half Marathon & 5K
- March 11, 2023 – Nashville St. Paddy’s 5K & Half Marathon
- March 18, 2023 – St. Patrick’s Music City Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
April
- April 1, 2023 – Richland Creek Run
- April 1, 2023 – Gilda’s Gang 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run
- April 8, 2023 – Purity Moosic City DairyPure Dash
- April 15, 2023 – JE Dunn Hammer Down 5K
- April 22-23, 2023 – St. Jude Rock N Roll Marathon & Half Marathon
- April 29, 2023 – Get MOVE’n 5K
- April 30, 2023 – Autism Ability 5K & 10K
May
- May 6, 2023 – Bubble Run 5K
- May 6, 2023 – Girls On The Run 5K
- May 20, 2023 – March for Babies
- May 21, 2023 – Mutt Strutt 5K
- May 21, 2023 – Nashville Women’s Triathlon
- May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day Dash 5K
June
- June 10, 2023 – Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk
- June 28, 2023 – Jackalope Pride Run
July
- July 4, 2023 – Music City July 4th 5K
- July 8, 2023 – Dash at the Castle 5K
- July 29, 2023 – Urban Runoff 5K
August
- August 19, 2023 – Titans Foundation 5K
September
- September 9, 2023 – Steps of Success 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run
October
- October 15, 2023 – Doing Hard Things Run with Jacky Hunt-Broersma
- October 15, 2023 – Move for MDS 5K
- October 21, 2023 – 7th President 7K Run
- October 21, 2023 – Boos & Brews Halloween Fun Run
November
- November 4, 2023 – DC Wonder Woman Run
- November 4, 2023 – Moving Day Nashville Walk
- November 19, 2023 – Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
- November 23, 2023 – The Music City Turkey Trot 5k
- November 25, 2023 – Full Belly 5K and Fun Run
December
- December 2, 2023 – Rudolph’s Red Nose Run 5k
- December 2, 2023 – Jingle Bell Run
This guide will be updated often, so check back for additional walks and runs in Nashville.
Is there a 4k, 5k, 10k, half marathon or any other running event missing? Let us know in the comments below.
Also See:
The Shade Tree Trot–an annual 5K benefiting the Shade Tree Clinic–a free Vanderbilt Medical Student clinic serving Nashville’s underserved–is April 21st on Vanderbilt’s campus. Great event for a great cause!
Run the Night 5k on 11/2 – in conjunction with the annual Light the Night walk supporting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
https://events.lls.org/pages/tn/RunTheNight
5k/10k/15k
Purity DairyPure Dash
2222 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37228, USA
Wonder Woman in May?
The 16th annual Hike for the Homeless is November 7. It is virtual this year with everyone hiking/walking/running your way to benefit Safe Haven Family Shelter. No registration fee or minimum donation. http://www.hike4homeless.org
Shade Tree Trot 5k, April 9th
Help support the Shade Tree Clinic, Vanderbilt’s student-run, free clinic for uninsured patients.
https://www.shadetreeclinic.org/archives/events/shade-tree-trot
$25 early bird registration, includes shirt