Name: Nashville Music Dash
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Nashville, Tennessee

About the Event

Get ready for a 5K that hits all the right notes! The Nashville Music Dash is a celebration of Nashville’s heartbeat — music, movement, and community. Whether you run, walk, or groove your way across the finish line, you’ll be part of something bigger: helping bring music education to kids who need it most.This community driven 5K event dedicated to supporting the music programs in under funded schools across Nashville. Join us for a day of fun, fitness and philanthropy as we run together to enrich the lives of our students through the POWER of MUSIC!

Every stride helps support music programs in under-resourced schools. Your participation funds instruments, sheet music, accessories and opportunities for students to experience the joy and creativity of music.
🎶 Because when every child can play, the whole city sings.

Set in scenic Shelby Park, this event promises an exciting experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels. You don't have to run, you can walk, you can watch, you can cheer, you can donate, you can sponsor and you can volunteer! However you decide to participate, you're going to be making a difference in the lives of kids!

Not a runner or have a schedule conflict? You can support the music programs whether you run or not. Click HERE to donate!

The race will be chip timed. You will receive a finisher's medal and a gorgeous T-shirt. If you register by April 15th, you get to select the color shirt you receive. You can see the shirt below.

Prizes will be awarded as follows: Awards will be given to overall male & female winners and top 3 in age groups. Age groups are 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Up.

AND DON'T FORGET - The top team will be awarded the Mountain Maestro Trophy! That comes with bragging rights for 365 days! Schools, companies, friends - form your team and compete for a cause! Form Your Team Now

Race Location: Shelby Park - 1600 Davidson Street, Nashville TN 37206.

Thank you for your commitment to the community and the future of our children. We will see you at the starting line!

Races Offered

5K

May 16, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

136 days remaining

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.0° / 26.8°

wb_sunny 15.7° / 26.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.7 /

water_drop 74.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.0° / 26.8°

wb_sunny 15.7° / 26.7°

air 9.7 km/h

water_drop 74.0%

About 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.