‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Nashville, TN) 2026

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.