Run in Cookeville, Tennessee | 2026-2027

Cupid's Chase 5K Cookeville [runsignup.com]
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Description
- Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.
- The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
- This is a certified 5K with...
- Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.
- The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
- This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
- To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
- Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
- Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
- Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.
- This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.
3.1 Miles 5k Run
Cookeville, Tennessee, 38505, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
Shamrock N Run [runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

Shamrock N Run Is design to help raise monetary donations that will go Prevent Child Abuse America, Locally in Tennessee and Nation wide. It will be held on Tennessee Tech's campuse during the annual Shamrock week. It will begin at 9:00am on the Quad and be a two loop race track.

3.11 Miles Run
1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38505, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps

Hope Adoption Agency's Miles for Mom 5K Run/Walk @8am [runsignup.com]
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Description
At Hope Adoption Agency, we continue in our mission and vision of serving the Upper Cumberland with affordable and accessible adoption services! Hope Adoption Agency remains as the only agency of its...
At Hope Adoption Agency, we continue in our mission and vision of serving the Upper Cumberland with affordable and accessible adoption services! Hope Adoption Agency remains as the only agency of its kind here in our region, and in 2026, we are setting our sights on raising the funds to grow and expand the opportunities for housing that we can offer our expectant mothers and keeping adoption affordable to our adoptive families.

"The 3rd annual Miles for Mom event exists to celebrate and support birth mothers, adoptive families, and the children we

serve; born and unborn. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to cover event costs and directly advance our pro-life mission. In a jumpstart effort to kick off Mother's Day Weekend, we bring this event to showcase, honor, and celebrate every mother!"

In order to guarantee a t-shirt for the day of the race, please register by April 24, 2026. Listed below are race registration costs:
- EARLY BIRD SPECIAL January 26-February 28: $30 (T-SHIRT INCLUDED)
- Regular Registration March 1-May 7: $35 (TSHIRT INCLUDED IF REGISTERED BY APRIL 24, 2026)
- Late Registration May 8-9: $50 (TSHIRT NOT INCLUDED)
For more information regarding Miles for Mom and how to sign up, please contact Kaici at the Hope Adoption Agency Office @ 931-651-1412.

Runners can pick up their race packets at the Hope Adoption Agency office located at 235 W. Main Street, Cookeville, TN on Thursday or Friday, May 7-8 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Participants are also welcome to pick up race packets the morning of the race at 7:00 am. Miles for Mom will begin promptly at 8 AM, and will take you on a beautiful scenic route through Algood, TN.

Want to Volunteer - click the 'MORE' tab then 'volunteer' at the top of the page to see ways you can help! Or call Kaici at the Hope Adoption Agency office to sign up! 931-651-1412
5k 3.12 Miles Run Walk
East Spring Street, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38506, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
Summer Splash 5k [cookevilleregionalcharity.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Description

Run or Walk this family friendly 5K race raising funds to help cancer patients in the Upper Cumberland. The Summer Splash 5k offers racers opportunities to cool off along the course at optional...

Run or Walk this family friendly 5K race raising funds to help cancer patients in the Upper Cumberland. The Summer Splash 5k offers racers opportunities to cool off along the course at optional “drenching stations” and “misting stations.” All participants will be timed and have the option to order a Summer Splash T-Shirt.

Proceeds from the Summer Splash 5K will go toward the Cancer Care Fund at Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation and participants are encouraged to run in honor or memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. The race was established in memory of Sarah Alice Bagci, who battled Burkitt's Lymphoma.

The race will begin promptly at 6 pm, beginning near Dogwood Park Amphitheater with the start line on N Walnut Ave. Note, there is construction in the lot between the park and start line. We will be gathering in the parking lot near Cigi's and the Exceptional Bean, and then walking to the start line together just before the race begins.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
30 East Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38501, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
Red White & BOOM Freedom 5k [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Description

Red White & BOOM FREEDOM 5K Run/Walk

Friday, July 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Location: The Exceptional Bean – 55 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville

Celebrate America with a fun and meaningful evening run! Wear your...

Red White & BOOM FREEDOM 5K Run/Walk

Friday, July 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Location: The Exceptional Bean – 55 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville

Celebrate America with a fun and meaningful evening run! Wear your red, white, and blue and run for freedom, fun, and community pride in our 3rd Annual FREEDOM 5K.

3 Divisions -

General - $50. (All Runners and Walkers 13 and up)

Veteran - $40. (Active, Served, or Retired Military)

Kids Fun Run - $35. (12 and under)

To Register: runsignup.com/Race/TN/Cookeville/RedWhiteandBoom5k

Presented by Better Cookeville and Better Together -- Benefitting The Exceptional Bean. Stay tuned for updates and spread the word to your friends and family!

Red White & BOOM Presented by these great partners:

LifeChurch, Ford Lincoln of Cookeville, Cash Express, Store Smart, Coca-Cola, Henry Brothers Roofing & Siding, Better Together, Food City, Rogers Group, Clayton Homes, Rush Towing, Dependable Auto Sales, Averitt, Twin Lakes, Vulcan, Putnam Properties, T.W. Frierson Contractors, The Real Estate Collective, G&L Tubing, Wilson Bank & Trust, TX Roadhouse, McGriff, 94.7 Country Giant, 98.5 KISS FM, 106.1 The Eagle, Grace 107, UC Reporter, Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine, GOAdvertising, First National Bank, Home2Suites, Holiday Inn, Ace Droneworks, Forwanders Photos, Pictures by Kaylin, Shelton Consulting Solutions, Trackside, BetterCookeville, City of Cookeville, and Putnam County.

For Full Event Details visit... www.redwhiteandboomcookeville.com

1 Miles 5k 3.11 Miles Fun Run Run Walk
55 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38505, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
The Great Chase Race [elpuentecookeville.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Description

The Great Chase Race is BACK! This race will not only push you to run a 5K but will also give you the chance to run down some of Cookeville‘s best runners!

5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Date: August 8, 2026

Start Time: Fun Run 7:30 AM /5K 8:00 AM

100% of proceeds benefit the work of El Puente Hispanic Community Center.

1 Miles 3.1 Miles Fun Run Run
849 N Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38501, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
Ryan Burnett Memorial 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Description

The Annual Ryan Burnett Memorial 5K will be held on FALL 2026 (TBD) at 7:00 am, at the Cookeville Cross Country Facility at 497 Whiteaker Springs Road, Cookeville, Tennessee. Pick up for race...

The Annual Ryan Burnett Memorial 5K will be held on FALL 2026 (TBD) at 7:00 am, at the Cookeville Cross Country Facility at 497 Whiteaker Springs Road, Cookeville, Tennessee. Pick up for race T-shirts and packets is available TBD from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM and TBD from 6:15 AM until 7 AM at the Cookeville Cross Country Pavilion.

We can't wait to see you there! Register by TBD for a guaranteed t-shirt.

Challenge yourself and others with a 3.1 mile race to the finish over paved roads, around the track, and then onto the Cookeville Cavaliers Cross Country team beautiful grass course. Door Prizes! Awards! A 5K unlike any other! Due to the fundraising nature of this event, we will not be able to process refunds once a registration has been completed.

Timeline:

7:00am Community 5K

9:00am MS Girls Race

9:30am MS Boys Race

10:00am HS Girls Race

10:40am HS Boys Race

5k Run
497 Whiteaker Springs Rd, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38501, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
2026 Golden Helix 5k [goldenhelix5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

Register by 9 p.m. Sun, Sept 20 for a guaranteed t-shirt on race day.

The Race for the Golden Helix 5K (GH5K) is an annual 5 km (3.1 mile) open-road race around the beautiful campus of Tennessee...

Register by 9 p.m. Sun, Sept 20 for a guaranteed t-shirt on race day.

The Race for the Golden Helix 5K (GH5K) is an annual 5 km (3.1 mile) open-road race around the beautiful campus of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN. The GH5K is professionally timed. All parking on the Tennessee Tech University campus is free and available to the public on the weekends. You will not be ticketed unless you park in a spot that is specifically reserved. The best parking for the race is behind the TN Tech STEM Center, along Stadium Drive, near the Laboratory Science Commons (LSC) and Stonecipher Auditorium.

The race is organized by the Student Affiliates of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) with the assistance of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) and the Chem-Med Club. The race is co-sponsored by the Tennessee Technological University Student Government Association SOLO Fund so that all students may race at no cost. Proceeds from the GH5K benefit the ASBMB and SMACS clubs, and the Upper Cumberland Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic at Cookeville High School.

This year's race may be SOLO-funded for current TN Tech students to race for FREE using code (AWESOME). Students MUST present valid student ID at packet pick-up to be able to race.

3.1 Miles 5k Run
Cookeville, Tennessee, 38501, United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps

8 running events in Cookeville, Tennessee

Description

Description

Description

Description

Description

Description

Description

Description