Nashville Urban Runoff 5K
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Urban Runoff 5K
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry and the Tennessee Stormwater Association present the 15th Annual chip-timed 5K Urban Runoff run and Water Quality Festival in Nashville on July 31, 2027. The event is held at Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville, TN, and will take place rain or shine.
The course runs through Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park and passes by several green stormwater management practices. A free Water Quality Family Fest is held alongside the race and includes kids activities, hands-on education, and educational signage about water, runoff, and pollution along the course.
Registration costs $40 and includes a t-shirt, swag bag, and a participation medal. The event is chip-timed. Early packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, July 30 near the melting Silver Bird at Shelby Park; race day packet pick up is also available. On-site registration accepts credit card payments only.
Participants include runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs; strollers and dogs start after the runners and walkers. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in overall and age group categories, with an awards ceremony after the race.
A portion of proceeds funds a Watershed Quality Award of $2,000 for local NGO projects that implement best management practices to reduce pollutant runoff. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and snacks. No refunds are issued though entries may be transferred. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
