5K races near Pleasant View

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 Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/Walk is a community fundraiser in Elkton, Kentucky, starting at 806 Main St. It offers three options, all beginning at 9:00 AM CDT: a 5k run, a 5k walk, and a 1-mile walk. The event takes place in early October, with a $35 entry fee for all options. The event emphasizes community support for those affected by cancer over competitive racing. Participants can celebrate survivorship or honor and remember loved ones. All proceeds benefit cancer care services provided by the Sunshine Respite House and Monie's Club Day Center.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K begins near the Reflection Sculpture in Nashville’s Shelby Park. The 10K starts at 7:15 a.m., the 5K at 7:30 a.m., and the Snoopy Kids Dash at 9:00 a.m. This December holiday run/walk is part of the Peanuts Event Series, with a participant cap of 1,300 in Nashville. The series has previously attracted over 125,000 runners and walkers nationwide, selling out across the U.S. for the past three years. The 5K course follows sidewalks and streets within and around Shelby Park. The 10K course includes trail sections in addition to the park and road running. All ages are welcome in the 5K and 10K. Walkers and strollers may participate but should position themselves toward the rear of the starting area. The 10K has a 120-minute time limit, and road sections will reopen at 9:00 a.m. Participants receive a bib, a performance T-shirt, and a finisher medal. The unique medal is a 4-inch die-cast Peanuts snow globe with a shake effect. Santa will be present after the race, and refreshments will be available. Participants are encouraged to wear holiday attire.

The Nashville Jingle Bell Trot is a winter holiday 5K run/walk held at Orchard Bend Park in Antioch. The start and finish lines are located at 5605 Pettus Road. The race begins at 8:00 AM and includes a separate 1K Kids Run for younger participants. The course is contained entirely within Orchard Bend Park. The event incorporates seasonal elements such as holiday music, decorations, and costumes. Participants are encouraged to wear festive attire. Awards will be presented to both the fastest finishers and the best-dressed participants. All participants will receive race swag, and results are provided by professional chip timing. A portion of the proceeds benefits The Nashville Food Project. Note that the park restrooms are winterized, meaning there are no restrooms available on site.