Name: INTO THE LIGHT - SUNRISE 5K
Start: 2027-09-19
End: 2027-09-19
Location: Nashville

About the Event

Join us for Into the Light, a sunrise 5K at Richland Creek Greenway in Nashville! Start your day with an inspiring run or walk, connect with a community of like-minded people, and celebrate mental health awareness. Whether you’re an early riser, a passionate runner, or simply looking for a meaningful way to support the cause, this event is for you. Come be part of a morning full of hope, connection, and positive energy as the sun rises over the park.

We are thrilled with the excitement for Into the Light 5K. Participants who register after Thursday Feb 26, 2026 will have their race t-shirts mailed after the 5K. Please include your shipping address!

Race Details
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Suggested Arrival: 5:00-5:15 AM
Race Start: 5:30 AM (race finishes at sunrise, ~6:30 AM)
Location: McCabe Community Center

Registration Opens: December 1, 2025

Registration Fee:
(Price includes Thursday night party, but registration is required)

Early Bird - Before Feb 1: $30 (18 and under), $40 (adult)

Standard - After Feb 1: $40 (18 and under), $50 (18+)

Packet Pickup Dates/Times:

Shipping add-on: $10 flat fee purchased in registration process

T-shirt Pick-Up Party:

Thursday, Feb 26 at McCabe Community Center, 4–7pm
Free pizza & drinks provided. RSVP required.

Fleet Feet In Store Pickup, Green Hills Location, 10 am - 12 pm on 2/21 or 2/28

Extras:

Glow in the dark wristbands for runners and dogs
Commemorative posters available for purchase

Parking & Logistics:

Parking available in lots at McCabe Comunity Center and surrounding street parking.
Headlamps or flashlights recommended
Walkers, runners, and dogs welcome

Hotel Accommodations for Out-of-Town Guests

Take advantage of our special group rate at the Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills during the Into the Light 5K weekend.

Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills
Group Rate: $152 per night
Stay Dates: February 27 – March 1, 2026
Last Day to Book: February 6, 2026
Booking Link: Book Your Group GFF Rate Here

Races Offered

5K

Sep 19, 2027

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

05:35

sell

$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Nashville.

thermostat Temperature

5.9° / 17.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.4° / 14.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 37m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:54

nightlight Sunset

18:54

About Nashville

Learn more about the host city, Nashville.

Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. With 716,000 residents in 2022, it is the state's largest city. Nashville is sometimes called the "Country Music Capital of the World" or more often "Music City, USA"; however, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce. In fact, Dell, Nissan, and Amazon have all moved some operations to or near the city. The music is various; major rap artists and rock bands claim Nashville as their hometown, and the city is also the epicenter of the contemporary Christian music industry. Nashville has been the home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry since 1925. Nashville also has a great bar scene. If you like to drink, you can go "Honky-tonking," also known as bar-hopping. This is the act of visiting and drinking at multiple bars in one evening or day.