Run Santa Run Nashville
About the race
Choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon and celebrate the season on the run.
This festive, family-friendly race is packed with cheer, costumes, and holiday music.
Every finisher gets a premium Run Santa Run hoodie and a Christmas ornament finisher medal. Santa himself will be there for photos.
Finisher gifts and treats
Holiday MoonPies, Christmas music, and photos with Santa himself at the finish line.
Race schedule and start location
Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Half marathon: 8:00 AM
- 5K and 10K: 8:30 AM
Start and finish: Near the Pavilion, Two Rivers Park (Wave Country), 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37214
Packet pickup
Early pickup
Saturday, December 5, 3:30 to 6:00 PM at Team Nashville Running Shop, 3205 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Race day pickup
6:00 to 8:00 AM at the Pavilion, near the playground on the left as you enter the park
Parking
- On-site parking. Turn right just after entering the park.
- Exit is limited until 9:30 AM while runners are on the crosswalk.
Awards
Awards go to the top 3 overall and the top 3 in each age group, male and female.
Results are instant, so there is no awards ceremony to wait for. Be there to collect your award.
What your entry includes
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Two Rivers Park (Wave Country), Nashville, TN, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Nashville
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee, on the Cumberland River in Middle Tennessee, known as Music City, with notably hilly terrain around the city. The climate is humid subtropical: summers are hot and humid, winters are generally cool with light snow, mostly in January and February, and spring and autumn can bring severe thunderstorms. Autumn is the driest season, which makes it the best time to race, with spring also good. Summer heat and humidity call for caution, and storm risk is worth checking in spring.
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