The Nations Firefly 5K

Join us for the inaugural Nations Firefly 5K, a great way to kick-off Light the Nations weekend! This is a timed event with awards for the top 3 overall for each gender and age group category winners. In addition, we will have overall team awards and encourage any themed attire.

The race starts at 8 am CT and the course will remain open until 9 am CT (1 hour time limit).  Walkers and strollers are welcome, but please no bikes, scooters, etc. Children ages 6-12 are $10; kids 5 & under are free. No need to register children in strollers.

The race will start and end near the pavilion in West Park (6105 Morrow Ave) and run through part of the Nations neighborhood, including England Park. View route map here and below.

Parking is available inside of West Park and along Morrow Road outside of the race route

Packet Pickup and Registration

Packet pick-up and in-person registration will be available on Friday, October 18th at Fat Bottom Brewery from 11:30 am - 7:30 pm. Race day packet pick-up will be available from 6:30 am - 7:45 am in West Park. In-person, same-day registration is TBD based on sign-ups. Race course map.

This is an event organized by the Nations Neighborhood Association and Jogalope Run Club. Race supporters include the Nations Run Club, New Balance, Nashville Running Company, Fat Bottom Brewery, and Brotherly Love Cheesesteaks.