Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Community Walk takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Hadley Park in Nashville, TN (1037 28th Ave N, 37208). The event includes a 9K and a 1 mile community walk, each offered as an in-person and a virtual option. The event aims to support community connection and inclusion and is presented as a pre-Juneteenth celebration for North Nashville. Registration includes a finisher medal and a participant T-shirt.
Course and awards
Both courses are contained within Hadley Park. The 9K consists of 10 loops of the park course; the 1 mile consists of 3 loops. Participants are asked to keep track of their own loops, keep to the right of the path unless passing, and avoid bunching together while running or walking. Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers by gender in the 9K. Awards are handed out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner crosses the finish line; winners must be present to claim awards and awards will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
