Candy Cane Course- Nashville

Join us for our 21st Annual HEAT Kid's Triathlon on Saturday August 8, 2026 at 7 am. There are two race divisions. Juniors: ages 6-10 and Seniors: ages 11-15. The 6-10 year olds will swim a 50 yard pool swim, bike 2 miles, and run 1 mile. The 11-15 years olds (Seniors) will swim a 100 yard pool swim, bike 4 miles, and run 2 miles.

*USAT (USA Triathlon) rules require that the age that is used is the age as of 12/31 of the race year. So, make sure you are clear if you have a 10 year old, for example that will be 11 before the end of the year that they are required to race in the Senior age troup.

USAT also has rules about the bike - no training wheels are allowed.

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• FREE Kona Ice

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• 5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

🏁🏅Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 4 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register another $5 will be refunded for a total of $10!

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Presents: The 5th Annual 7th President 7K

Join us for the 5th Annual 7th President 7K, hosted on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage — a one-of-a-kind course where the nation’s 7th president once lived. This unique 7K run will take participants across paved paths, open fields, and scenic landscapes, including:

• Tulip Grove Mansion – once home to Rachel Jackson’s nephew

• Hermitage Church – built in 1824 for the surrounding community

• The Hermitage Mansion – the stunning finish line and crown jewel of the property

For those looking for a more relaxed pace, a 2-mile walking course will also be available — perfect for taking in the natural beauty and history of this National Historic Landmark.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Race Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

Registration: $40

Course Type: Cross-country — expect beautiful fields, grass, a small portion of trail and paved road.

Timing: Not chip-timed; rolling time clock will be provided

What’s Included

• The first 300 registrants will receive a custom medal and a Grounds Pass to The Hermitage, valid through October 17, 2027

• Register by September 14, 2026, to also receive a commemorative race T-shirt

• Prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female race winners.

Participant Guidelines

Strollers are not recommended, as the course includes unpaved areas. If bringing one, please start at the back of the group.

No dogs allowed on the course during the race for safety reasons.

However, leashed dogs are welcome when using your included Grounds Pass after the event. Please clean up after your pet.

Parking & Access

Enter through the Old Hickory Blvd entrance

Volunteers and signs will direct you to designated parking areas

Packet Pick-Up

Friday, October 16

10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Fleet Feet Mt. Juliet

630 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Suite 320

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

OR

Race Day (Saturday, October 17)

6:45 – 7:45 a.m.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville, TN 37076

Rain or Shine Policy

The race will be held rain or shine. All registrations are final.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Tennessee Heat

Fleet Feet Nashville

All proceeds benefit the Andrew Jackson Foundation and its mission to preserve The Hermitage, create educational opportunities, and inspire informed citizenship.

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