Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Community Walk

2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON

Join Nashville SC for a 5K MORNING run around GEODIS Park and the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Your Dash at the Castle registration includes a running belt, a complimentary match ticket for August 23rd vs Orlando City, and a Finishers Medal! Run or Walk and enjoy the exciting atmosphere of our Third Annual 5KRun! Finish and hang around for all the fun with a DJ, Food, Drinks, and Fun!

Are you a Season Ticket Member? Contact your NSC Account Representative for Season Ticket Member Exclusive Registration!

Saturday, August 8 | Nashville, TN

Kick off Tomato Fest weekend the right way! 🍅 Join us for the 18th Annual East Nashville Tomato 5K at East Park. A certified, chip-timed road race that brings the community together for fitness, fun, and a whole lot of tomato spirit.

The 5K starts at 7:30 AM, with the Kids Fun Run beginning at 7:00 AM. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and the course is stroller- and pet-friendly, so bring the whole crew!

This race has become the traditional kickoff to Tomato Fest festivities, making it one of the most spirited mornings of the summer.

Swag & Awards

All participants receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal.

Awards include:

• Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

• Top Overall Masters (40+)

• Top Overall Grand Masters (50+)

• Top Overall Senior Grand Masters (60+)

• Top Overall Senior Grand Masters (70+)

Tomato-themed costumes are highly encouraged. The more creative, the better!

Post-Race Celebration

After crossing the finish line, enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Tomato Fest with friends, family, and fellow runners.

Registration & Packet Pickup

• Early packet pickup: August 7, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA.

• Race morning packet pickup: August 8, starting at 6:00 AM at East Park.

• The 5K is capped at 2,000 participants, so register early to secure your spot.

The race benefits the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA, supporting programs that strengthen our East Nashville community.

We’ll see you at the start line! 🍅🏃‍♂️

Hustle for the House 5K

& Kathy Dungan 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19, for the Hustle for the House 5K and Kathy Dungan 1-Mile Fun Run benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville. The race will start and finish at the Nashville Ronald McDonald House and follow a certified course through the Hillsboro West End Neighborhood. You can also get moving as part of our virtual run and participate wherever you are. All participants, both virtual and in-person, are invited to dress in their finest disco attire if the mood strikes!

Packet Pickup: Friday, September 18

7:30 am - 5:30 pm at the Nashville Ronald McDonald House

Event Day Schedule: Saturday, September 19

• 6:30 am- Packet Pickup/ Race Day Registration Opens

• 7:30 am- 1-Mile

• 8:00 am- 5K

Virtual participation: Run wherever you are from now through September 19th and submit your results when you've completed the 1-Mile or 5k!!

How You Can Help:

Sponsorship – Ranging from $200 to $10,000, these packages allow your company name to be associated with the Hustle for the House 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run prior to and during the event. Call 615-343-4000 or email [email protected] for information.

In-Kind Sponsorship – We accept goods and services on a case-by-case basis.

Race Teams – Build morale and form a team from your company, church, family, or friends! We encourage you to wear t-shirts displaying your team/company name or logo on race day. Team pages are easy to build here! Start your registration and follow the prompts to create a team.

Corporate Matching Program – As an employer, you may choose to pay for all or a portion of your employees’ entry fees or provide matching funds for the entry fees and/or pledge dollars they raise. This is a great way to show your corporation’s commitment to families of critically ill children.

Click here for race safety procedure guidelines.

2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON

"Because Sickle Cell Awareness Matters"

Breaking The Sickle Cell Cycle Foundation, Inc. cordially invites you to the 5th Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Walk/Run 5K! The Sickle Cell Warrior Walk/Run 5K is an inspiring, family-friendly event to unite the Nashville community and surrounding areas in bringing awareness to sickle cell disease and to create long-lasting relationships to help support members of the sickle cell community. Sickle cell disease is a painful genetic blood disorder that is known to disproportionately impact minority populations, but any person can have sickle cell disease or carry the trait that is responsible for causing the disease. The goal of this event is to increase community awareness of sickle cell disease and encourage people to learn their sickle cell trait status, use the information to make informed healthcare and family planning decisions.

The race will be held on September 20, 2025 at the beautiful Hartman Park. 5K participants will begin the race at 9 AM, followed by the 1 Mile at 9:05 AM.

All participants must complete the course by 10:00 AM.

Hang out and celebrate with us at the Post Race party where we'll have refreshments while we cheer and then our awards ceremony at 10:15 AM

Commemorative race medal & T-shirt are available for paid registrants who sign up by August 6th, 2025.

Award Categories:

Awards will be given to the Top 5K finishers as follows

• Overall:

• 1st Place Overall (Male & Female) $150

• 2nd Place Overall (Male & Female) $100

• 3rd Place Overall (Male & Female) $50

• Age Group Categories - Presented to the 1st and 2nd place Male & Female finishers in each:

• 16-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50+