Nashville Music Dash
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Event overview
The Nashville Music Dash is a 5K event on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. The event is held at Shelby Park, 1600 Davidson Street, Nashville, TN 37206. It is organized to raise funds for music programs in under-resourced metro Nashville schools. The event includes in-person and virtual options and encourages participation by running, walking, volunteering, sponsoring or donating.
Race details
- 5K Run/Walk
- 5K Virtual Run
- 5K Run - Under 18
The race will be chip timed. Finishers receive a medal and a T-shirt; registrants who sign up by April 15, 2026 may select their shirt color and shirts are guaranteed only for those registered by that date. Awards are planned for overall male and female winners and the top three in each age group: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & Up. A trophy will be awarded to the top team based on average time; teams are formed through the event’s team registration options. Organizers describe the course as relatively flat. The race is managed by Efitphany LLC. The first 100 registrants are designated as Founding Members and receive exclusive race-bib recognition, placement on a Founding Members banner, and a no-wait VIP check-in on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
