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Music City July 4th 5K

5K

JULY 4, 2025
7:00 AM
NASHVILLE, TN

Registration

Kick off your Music City JULY 4TH celebration with a run through downtown Nashville! Bring the whole family to kick off your city celebrations with this traditional run/walk through downtown Nashville.

All ages and fitness levels will love running past Nashville’s landmarks, like the new Music City Convention Center!

Every participant will receive a commemorative medal & giveaway item!

Race starts in

Registration Fees

Doggie Dash - Run with your pup!

Did you know your furry companions can join in on the fun and earn their own medal, bib, and doggie bandana? Simply select the Doggie Dash add-on during registration, or any time after you register by logging into your Race Roster account.

Registration Notes

Participants will receive a commemorative medal and giveaway item. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Be A Run Nash Volunteer!

Our races would not be possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers. Please click a race for event details and available time slots/stations to sign-up for.

Race Day

Information

Official race weekend information will be emailed on race week. Until then, check out event details below!

Schedule of Events

Packet Pickup Opens

E.S. Rose Park

Opens at 6AM

5K Start

E.S. Rose Park

7AM

Finish Line Festival

E.S. Rose Park

7AM to 10AM

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration

This event features a two-day Packet Pick-Up, prior to race day, where participants can pick up their race packets and any last-minute essentials!

Date/Time

Tuesday, July 2nd
Time: 3-7PM
Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods (Mt Juliet Location)

Wednesday, July 3rd
Time: 12-4PM
Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods (West Nashville Location)

Event Information

All runners must visit Packet Pick-Up to collect their race number and t-shirt. If you are unable to attend, you can have a family member or friend pick up for you. They must present your confirmation email and a copy of a valid proof of identification for the participant at check-in. Additional pickup is limited to 1 friend or family member.

Acceptable identification includes a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID, or passport. The name on the identification must match the registration.

Doggie Dash - NEW for 2024!

Did you know your furry companions can join in on the fun and earn their own medal, bib, and doggie bandana? Simply select the Doggie Dash add-on during registration, or any time after you register by logging into your Race Roster account.

Course Info

2024 Course Details (2025 details coming soon!)

Start Times

5K

7AM

Start Lines

5K

E.S. Rose Park

Time Limits

5K

1 hour

Restrooms

Restrooms are located in the following areas on the course

Start/Finish Line

First Aid

The safety of our participants is our highest priority. We will offer first aid care during the event to treat any minor issues that hinder your participation in the event.

Start/Finish Line

Routes

Course may change or be rerouted due to city ordinances or at the discretion of the Nashville Police Department and the Nashville Department of Special Event Permits

Music City July 4th 5K Course

Parking & Transportation

Parking

Parking is available in the park and in local business/church parking lots. These parking lots will be unattended and will assume full responsibility for themselves and their vehicle. Below is the confirmed list of locations.

E.S. Rose Park Location

  • Carter Lawrence Playground Lot
  • Sports Field Event Parking
  • Community Center Parking Lot
  • E.S. Rose Middle School Parking Lots
  • E.S. Rose Park Upper Lot

Private Locations

  • Operation Stand Down
  • Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Kayne Missionary Baptist Church
  • PAID Methodist Publishing

Street Parking

(Please follow posted sign instructions)

  • Archer Street
  • 9th Ave South
  • Olympic St

We recommend carpooling or using rideshare apps to ensure we maximize use of the parking spaces!

Closures

Road Closures will go into effect beginning at 6:45 am on race day and will continue through 8:30 am. Access to parking lots may be restricted during this time so please plan ahead! Please see list of closures below.

Start Line-11th Ave S between Edgehill Ave and Olympic Street (Street at Carter-Lawrence Elementary)

4:00 AM-9:00 AM

Edgehill Ave to 16th Ave S

7:00 AM-9:00 AM

16th Ave S to Demonbreun St

7:00 AM-8:30 AM

Music Circle South and North

7:05 AM-8:30 AM

Buddy Killen Circle to 16th Ave S/Music Square E

7:10 AM-7:45 AM

Demonbreun St to 14th Ave S

7:10 AM-7:45 AM

Awards

The following categories will receive awards and may pick them up at the timing tent.

OVERALL

Top Three Males and Females

YOUTH

(Age 14-18)

Top Three Males and Females

MASTERS

(Age 40-49)

Top Three Males and Females

GRANDMASTERS

(Age 50-59)

Top Three Males and Females

SENIORS

(Age 60-69)

Top Three Males and Females

GRAND SENIORS

(Age 70+)

Top Three Males and Females

Award Notes

There will be no awards ceremony following the race. Please pick up your award at the timing tent. We will not mail awards.

  • You are allowed to claim a prize in only one category
  • All awards are given out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner crosses the finish line
  • Every participant will receive a complimentary t-shirt, a custom finisher’s medal
  • You must be present to claim award- no exceptions
  • No awards will be mailed after the race

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