NeedLink Nashville's Rudolph's Red Nose Run
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NeedLink Nashville - Rudolph's Red Nose Run 5K (December 6, 2025)
NeedLink Nashville presents its 44th annual Rudolph's Red Nose Run, a community 5K event held in Shelby Park, Nashville, TN. Proceeds benefit NeedLink Nashville to provide emergency financial assistance to families, seniors, and neighbors facing utility or housing crises. The event is described as family-friendly and pet-friendly, with on-site activities for children and a dog area.
The event program includes post-race coffee and breakfast sandwiches, live music, face painting, a costume contest including dog costumes, and an awards ceremony. Organizers note that strollers should line up at the back of the race pack. An appearance by “Rudolph” is scheduled for photos.
Event details
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
Registration fees for both the in-person and virtual options are listed as $34.09 ($30.00 plus a $4.09 processing fee). Online registration is required. Packet pickup and bib pickup are available at the event site. The venue is listed as Shelby Park Events Lawn and Shelby Park Greenway, Nashville, TN 37206. Fundraising progress for NeedLink Nashville is shown with a goal of $5,000 and funds raised noted on the event listing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.