NeedLink Nashville's Rudolph's Red Nose Run
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Event overview
NeedLink Nashville's Rudolph's Red Nose Run 5K is scheduled for December 6, 2025, at Shelby Park Events Lawn and the Shelby Park Greenway in Nashville, TN. The event is presented as Needlink Nashville's 44th Annual 5K and raises funds for NeedLink Nashville to provide emergency financial assistance. The event is described as family-friendly and pet-friendly, with on-site activities such as face painting, a dog area, an appearance by Rudolph, live music, and post-race coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Costume contests are planned for participants and for dogs. Strollers are asked to start from the back of the field.
Race and logistics
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
Packet pickup is available before race day at New Heights Brewing and on site at Shelby Park Events Lawn. Registration includes a processing fee; the listed price for both the in-person and virtual 5K is $44.79 (broken down as $40 plus a $4.79 processing fee). The event page shows fundraising progress with $459.01 raised toward a $5,000 goal and lists 170 participants. The organizer for the event is Start 2 Finish Event Management. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
