5K races near Belle Meade

The Booby Bolt 5k & Kids 1 Mile Fun Run is a fall community race held at Pleasant View Community Park, located at 2501 Pleasant View Road. Pink Out For Hope, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, organizes the event as its primary fundraiser to support local breast cancer patients. Participants can run or walk the 5k, and children aged 12 and under can join a separate 1-mile Fun Run. Pink Out For Hope utilizes the race to provide financial aid, resources, and encouragement to patients undergoing breast cancer treatment. The organization has assisted over 70 local patients. A recent running of the event attracted more than 500 participants, becoming the organization’s second-largest event at that time. One year's race was canceled because several board members were actively battling breast cancer, highlighting the personal connection many have to the cause.

The Nashville Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K begins at 11:00 a.m. in Shelby Bottoms, a 336-acre urban park located at Shelby Avenue and South 20th Avenue in Nashville. This timed 5K run/walk offers distinct categories for open runners and ostomates, alongside a 1-mile children's fun run. This marks the ninth annual Nashville event, held to promote Ostomy Awareness. The day functions as both a local race and a fundraiser, with proceeds directed to the United Ostomy Associations of America, a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations are tax deductible. Race-day registration and packet pickup occur prior to the start. Each participant receives a shirt, a timing-chip bib, and a runner swag bag. Awards commence at noon or after the last finisher, establishing a finish-line cadence that includes walkers, families, children, ostomates, and supporters sharing the same park course.

Spooky Sprint Indianapolis is a Halloween-themed running event featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1-mile race, and Kid’s Dash. It is designed for families and regular runners alike, offering chip timing, live results, awards, and free participant photos for the main race distances. The shorter options allow children to participate easily: the Kid’s Dash is untimed, open to kids 10 and under, and free for children who opt out of the shirt and medal package. Finishers can receive custom bibs, shirts, medals, and post-race treats. A virtual option is also available, enabling participants to run their chosen distance anywhere while still receiving event merchandise.

The Tristin Franklin Memorial Timed 5k and 1mi is a local memorial race held in Pleasant View, Tennessee, starting at 2501 Pleasant View Road. Participants can select a timed 1-mile race at 8:00 AM CST or a timed 5K at 8:30 AM CST. Registration costs $20 for the mile and $30 for the 5K. The event commemorates Tristin Franklin, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for student athletes and the construction of a track in Cheatham County. As a relatively new race series, it features a straightforward two-distance format suitable for those aiming for a timed 5K or seeking a shorter mile option while contributing to the foundation's local objectives.

The Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run is a run, walk, and ruck event held on Veterans Day weekend in Brentwood, Tennessee, near Nashville. Participants can choose a 5K, 10K, or an 8-hour ultramarathon, accommodating casual walkers, ruckers, road runners, and those seeking a longer effort. Teams can enter, cash prizes are offered, and veterans and active military receive a discount. The event honors Lieutenant Colonel Shelli Huether, a Tennessee Air National Guard member assigned to the 118th Wing in Nashville, along with all military members and veterans. Huether died in a plane crash with Captain Jessica Wright and Senior Master Sergeant Scott Bumpus; the race reflects her military service and her love of running. She also volunteered with groups including the USO and Operation Stand Down. Funds raised beyond expenses are split between the National Guard Association of Tennessee Foundation and Lantern Lane Farm Counseling Center. The race organization operates as a nonprofit with tax-deductible donations.

The Hilly Half begins in Brown County State Park, near Nashville, Indiana, featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. This November road race starts early at 7:00 AM. The name reflects the course, which winds through Brown County's hills, often under cool fall conditions ranging from near freezing to mild. The route crosses a park landscape with woods, ascents, and vistas directly connected to Brown County State Park. The field typically numbers between 100 and 500 participants, giving it a local feel rather than a crowded one. Participants mention helpful volunteers, an attractive route, and a welcoming, familial atmosphere. Now over ten years old, the event includes a traditional finish line setup: music, hot soup served by Abe Martin Lodge & Rafters, breadsticks, beer from Quaff ON! Brewing Co., bonfires, and a post-race gathering following the challenging morning on the hills.

Turkey Trails - Memphis is a Thanksgiving-themed running event held annually, offering a 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1-mile run, and a Kid's Dash for those 10 and under. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon are timed races featuring chip timing, live results, and awards. The 1-mile run and Kid's Dash are untimed, providing a more casual experience. The event encourages family participation, with reduced pricing for youth in the 5K and 10K. Children not opting for the shirt and medal package can participate in the Kid's Dash for free. Participants receive a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The finish area includes complimentary photos and refreshments. A virtual option is also available for those who prefer to run independently while still receiving the event's merchandise.

Give 'N Gobble is a Thanksgiving morning turkey trot in the Portland area, centered on Sherwood and run in partnership with the Sherwood YMCA. It started in 2007 and offers a choice between a 5K walk/run and a 10K run. Annually, about 2,000 to 2,200 people participate, making it feel like a neighborhood holiday gathering as much as a race. The event also functions as a community food drive; registered participants receive free shirts when they bring a bag of non-perishable food, while supplies last. The race supports Helping Hands Food Bank, an Oregon Food Bank affiliate serving local families with pantry staples, dairy, fruit, and vegetables. Give 'N Gobble has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and collected tens of thousands of pounds of food. Its fundraising has also supported the Helping Hands Backpack Meals for Kids program, providing over 100,000 meals for at-risk children. Volunteers are essential to the event, with many returning annually to work specific course or stadium locations. The event's premise is straightforward: move before Thanksgiving dinner, bring food for others, and spend the morning with family, friends, and neighbors.

The Music City Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile is a Thanksgiving road race in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Participants can select the 5K, or the shorter 1 Mile Waddle offers families and casual runners a more accessible option before the holiday meal. The event focuses on a relaxed, social race morning rather than fast marathon qualifying, with an anticipated field of 100 to 500 participants. Race day features a costume contest, a largest-team competition, entertainment along the course, and finisher medals for all participants.

The Full Belly Friends of Shelby 5K and Fun Run takes place on Thanksgiving weekend in Nashville’s Shelby Park and Bottoms. The race begins and ends on the road south of Lake Sevier, near the Reflection sculpture—the large silver bird by the lake. The event features a timed 5K for competitive runners and an all-ages Fun Run or walk around Lake Sevier, suitable for families, walkers, and those preferring a shorter, less strenuous option. Participants not in town can also join virtually over the holiday weekend. The course is contained within Shelby Park and Bottoms. The Fun Run follows a path around Lake Sevier, while the 5K utilizes the park roads and paths surrounding the event area. Friends of Shelby hosts this race to raise funds for the park and to support a holiday food drive. Each registration contributes to collecting money and items for the Martha O’Bryan food bank, assisting neighbors during the holiday season. A portion of the proceeds also supports Nashville Scout Troop 3.

The Spring Hill Turkey Burn takes place on Thanksgiving weekend in Spring Hill, Tennessee, offering a half marathon, 5K, and a short kids’ run. Tennessee Children’s Home organizes the event to raise funds for its programs supporting displaced families and youth; Nashville Striders manages the race operations. The event accommodates various runner levels, from children in the 1-mile run to adults completing the half marathon, with finisher medals awarded to both half-marathon and 5K participants. The start and finish lines are located at Spring Hill High School. The half marathon route extends north towards Jameson, crossing the backroads of Maury County and Spring Hill. Participants will encounter a course comprising gravel, asphalt, and cement surfaces, featuring hilly sections, out-and-back segments, and tranquil roads with minimal traffic. Portions of the course are on General Motors property and Donald F. Ephlin Parkway, and runners may pass historic Haynes Haven. A virtual race option is also provided for those wishing to contribute to the fundraiser without running the course physically.