Whether you’re a walker, runner, or just a casual stroller, Nashville has an abundance of walks, runs, and run clubs to keep you moving throughout the year. This is your go-to resource for 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, full marathons, walks, and a variety of other run-related events and run clubs in Music City. Lace up your shoes and sign up for one of these runs.
Note: this guide will be updated often, so check back for additional walks, runs, and run clubs in Nashville! Is something missing? Let us know in the comments!
2026 Nashville Running Events
January
- January 3, 2026 – Time Travel Half Marathon/10K/5K
February
- February 14, 2026 – Cupid’s Chase 5K
April
- April 25-26, 2026 – St. Jude Rock N Roll Marathon & Half Marathon
TBA Running Events
The following walks and runs typically take place each year in Nashville. The 2026 dates have not been announced yet. These are checked and updated frequently.
- MoonPie Move (February)
- Cupid’s Undie Run (February)
- Hot Chocolate 5K/10K/15K (February)
- Tom King Classic Half Marathon & 5K (March)
- Nashville St. Paddy’s 5K & Half Marathon (March)
- St. Patrick’s Music City Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (March)
- Dream Streets 5K and 10K (March)
- Richland Creek Run (March)
- Nashville Zoo Run Run (March)
- Nashville Walk for 1 in 100 (April)
- USA Women’s Half Marathon (April)
- Purity Moosic City DairyPure Dash (April)
- Walk to Cure Arthritis Nashville (April)
- Autism Ability 5K, 10K, 15K (April)
- March for Babies (April)
- Wicked Wine Run (April)
- PanCAN PurpleStride Walk (April)
- 5K for FHJ (April)
- Get MOVE’n 5K (May)
- Whisker Walk & Run: 5K & 10K (May)
- Hammer Down Race (May)
- Donot Stop Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K (May)
- Girls On The Run 5K (May)
- Nashville Women’s Triathlon (May)
- Mutt Strutt 5K (May)
- Memorial Day Dash 5K (May)
- Hometown Half Marathon, 5K & 10K (May)
- Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk (June)
- Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Run/Walk (June)
- Just Us Pride Run (June)
- Music City July 4th 5K (July)
- Urban Runoff 5K (August)
- East Nashville Tomato 5K (August)
- Titans Foundation 5K (August)
- Dash at the Castle 5K (August)
- St. Jude Walk Nashville (September)
- Steps of Success 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run (September)
- Moving Day Nashville Walk (September)
- Hustle for the House 5K and 1 Mile Fun-Run (September)
- Pajama Walk & 5K (September)
- Music City Run for Dyslexia (September)
- Predators Fangtastic 5K (September)
- Spooky Sprint (October)
- 7th President 7K (October)
- Walk for Remembrance and Hope (October)
- Nashville Half Marathon & 5K (October)
- Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon (November)
- Music City Turkey Trot 5K (November)
- Full Belly 5K and Fun Run (November)
- Rudolph’s Red Nose Run 5K (December)
- Jingle Bell Run (December)Â
Nashville Run Clubs
12 South Runners
- Day of Week: Monday (sub-group meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00am)
- Time: 6:30pm
- Meet-Up Location: Embers Ski Lodge
6Run5
- Day of Week: Tuesday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Meet-Up Location: The Exchange Running Collective
The Nations Run Club
- Day of Week: Monday
- Time: 6:30pm
- Meet-Up Location: Southern Grist Brewing Company (The Nations)
Frosty Joggers East Nashville Running Club
- Day of Week: Sunday
- Time: 9:00am
- Meet-Up Location: check their Instagram for the latest location meet-ups
We’re Not Really Runners Nashville
- Day of Week: Wednesday and Saturday
- Time: 6:30pm (Wednesday) and 9:30am (Saturday)
- Meet-Up Location: locations are announced weekly on their Instagram
Donelson Run Club – Monday Morning Mug
- Day of Week: Monday
- Time: 6:00am
- Meet-Up Location: Two Rivers Park
Donelson Run Club – Tuesday Evening TrotÂ
- Day of Week: Tuesday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Meet-Up Location: Kohl’s Trailhead
East Nasty Running Club
- Day of Week: Wednesday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Meet-Up Location: Corner of 12th and Holly at The Grassy Knoll at East End United Methodist Church
Capitol Steps Workout
- Day of Week: Monday and Thursday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Meet-Up Location: Tennessee State Capitol (meet at the steps at the Northeast corner of the Capitol)
Note: In addition to running up and down the steps, this community fitness event is also a full-body workout
Nashville Front Runners
- Day of Week: Monday and Thursday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Meet-Up Location: Bearded Iris Germantown (Monday) | Lipstick Lounge (Thursday)
Dirtbags Trail Run Club
- Day of Week: Thursday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Meet-Up Location: Percy Warner Park Deep Wells Trailhead (first pavilion on the right)
Is there a 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, walk, run club, or any other running events 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
There is a free run/walk event on April 26th at the Nashville Fairgrounds called PurpleStride that supports those affected by pancreatic cancer.
Hi Stella!
Thank you for the information! The PanCAN PurpleStride Walk has been added.
Best,
Nashville Guru Team
Mutt Strutt 2025 date has been announced – May 18th 🙂
Hi Stella!
Thank you for the information! The Mutt Strutt has been added.
Best,
Nashville Guru Team