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Run Toward the Future 5K

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calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON

Ready - Set - Run Towards the Future!

Join the Oher Foundation on Saturday, September 27 for our 2nd Annual Run Towards the Future 5K, a community event where every step makes a difference.

Founded by NFL Super Bowl champion and best-selling author Michael Oher, the Oher Foundation empowers underprivileged youth with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to pursue their dreams. By participating in this race, you're helping young people in our community move toward a brighter, stronger future.

Event Highlights:

Together, we can Run Towards the Future, one step at a time.

Race Information:

Packet Pickup:

All participants are required to pick up their race packet containing their bib number and participant shirt prior to the race. 

Early Packet Pickup:

For your convenience, an early packet pick-up will take place on Friday, September 26 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Fleet Feet Brentwood, 330 Franklin Rd Suite 262B Brentwood, TN 37027. Stop by during that time to grab your race materials and take advantage of a special in-store offer—$10 off a $50 purchase during packet pick-up hours.

We strongly encourage participants to pick up their race packets prior to race day to make race morning go as smoothly as possible and avoid long lines on race morning.

Race Day Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be available near the start line starting at 7:00 AM on race morning for those who do not pick up their packets in advance. If you are planning to pick up on race morning, early arrival is highly recommended to avoid potential start delays. 

Finisher Medals & Awards: 

All participants of the Run Toward the Future 5K will receive a commemorative finisher's medal!  Awards will also be given to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers.

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About Michael Oher

Michael Oher, Founder of the Oher Foundation, is a heartfelt storyteller, #1 Draft pick and NFL Super Bowl Champion who is dedicating his life to making a difference in the lives of kids who need it most. As someone who has personal experience with facing the adversities created by the seemingly inescapable cycles of poverty and homelessness, Michael is choosing to take a stand for the socio-economically disadvantaged youth who are so often overlooked and forgotten.  

About the Oher Foundation

The Oher Foundation is dedicated to providing resources and support to underprivileged youth in our community. The Oher Foundation intends to empower socio-economically disadvantaged youth by providing them the opportunities and support they need to overcome poverty through education, mentorship, and community. 

Races Offered

5K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$55.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 18.1° / 28.6°
wb_sunny 18.6° / 29.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 7.4 /
water_drop 71.2%

About Nashville

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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.

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