The Boulevard Bolt
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The Boulevard Bolt
The Boulevard Bolt is a volunteer-organized five mile road event held on Thanksgiving Day in Nashville, Tennessee. The event is a collaboration of Immanuel Baptist Church, St. George’s Episcopal Church and The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom and is operated by volunteers, including a Steering Committee drawn from each congregation.
The course runs along Belle Meade Boulevard and is USATF certified. Participants may run or walk the 5 mile route. Strollers, bikes, skates, animals and similar items are not allowed on the race course for safety.
Since 1994 participation has grown from about 2,500 to over 7,500 people. All proceeds are directed to local agencies working to end homelessness; to date the event has donated a total of $4,843,300 to support the homeless community in Nashville. The 2026 edition will be the 33rd annual Boulevard Bolt.
The organizer list, sponsor acknowledgements, race results and a course map are maintained by the event team. The event address is 222 Belle Meade Blvd, Nashville, TN 37205. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
