Memorial Day Dash 5k-- 25th Annual!

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Run or walk the most historic 5k in Nashville at the 25th Annual Memorial Day Dash to benefit the preservation and beautification of historic Nashville City Cemetery! Hosted by the Nashville City Cemetery Association and the Metro Historical Commission, with chip timing by the Nashville Striders, the course features some of the most historic places and scenic views in the city. Beginning at the Adventure Science Center, runners will run through Fort Negley Historic Park with beautiful views of the Nashville cityscape, then loop back around St. Cloud Hill, over the tracks, to Nashville City Cemetery, where they will wind their way past some of the most historic names in Nashville. Be sure to wear your most patriotic-themed costumes to win prizes at the end. There is no better way to kick off summer than with the Memorial Day Dash, a Nashville tradition! Proceeds benefit the Nashville City Cemetery Association's preservation efforts and educational outreach.

📅 Race Details

• Start / Finish: in front of Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd.
• T-Shirt and Bib Pickup: Race morning opens at 6:00 AM
• Race Start Time: Promptly at 7:30 AM
• Timing: All times will be chip timed, provided by the Nashville Striders

🏅 Commemorative Finisher Medals

• Finisher Medals: 25th Annual Commemorative Finisher medals
• T-Shirt: Not guaranteed if registered after 5/11/2025

🏆 Awards

• Female Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Female
• Male Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male
• Masters Awards: 1st Place Female Masters and Male Masters
• Grandmasters Awards: 1st Place Female Grandmasters, Male Grandmasters, Female Senior Grandmasters, Male Senior Grandmasters

🎉 Additional Perks

• Age Group Awards: Additional awards based on age group performance
• Patriotic Outfit Prizes: Win prizes for the most patriotic outfit
• Free Admission: All participants receive free admission to the Adventure Science Center
• Sign Up: For more details and to register, visit Memorial Day Dash 5k