
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.
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