The Boulevard Bolt
About the race
The Boulevard Bolt, organized by volunteers, is a collaborative effort of Immanuel Baptist Church, St. George’s Episcopal Church and The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom in Nashville. Since 1994, the Boulevard Bolt has grown from 2,500 participants to over 7,500 participants. Today, the Boulevard Bolt ranks among the largest 5-mile races in the country.
More importantly, we have donated over $5 million to the homeless community in Nashville. All proceeds from the race go directly to local agencies working to end homelessness and offer support until that can be accomplished.
The 2026 Boulevard Bolt is the 33rd anniversary of this annual Thanksgiving Day event. Whether you are a competitive racer or just want to walk with friends and family, the Boulevard Bolt is a fun event for all and a great way to celebrate the season of giving.
T-shirts
T-shirts are only guaranteed to the first 5,500 participants who pick up their race packet, and sizes are first-come, first-served.
Race day and packet pick up
Thanksgiving Day, November 26th @ 8:00 am
Race week packet pick up and onsite registration
- Monday, November 23 - noon-6pm CST
- Tuesday, November 24 - noon-6pm CST
- Wednesday, November 25 - 10am-3pm CST
Race day packet pick up
Race day (Thanksgiving Day) packet pick up is at St. George’s parking lot (4715 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205). Race numbers and chips will be available before the race, and shirts will be available after the race.
The course
Location
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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