Events
Full Belly 5K
All-ages Fun Run
Full Belly Virtual 5K
Description
The Full Belly is a fun and competitive race benefiting Shelby Park and Bottoms and raising money for neighbors in need during the holiday season.
Join us the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the timed 5K race, the all-ages Fun Run (or walk) around Lake Sevier, or the virtual run any time during the Thanksgiving weekend.
With every race registration Friends of Shelby is collecting money and items for the Martha O'Bryan food bank. A portion of race proceeds also help fund Nashville Scout Troop 3
Place
The Full Belly 5K and Fun Run will begin on the road on the south side of Lake Sevier near the Reflection sculpture (the big silver bird). See below for a map of the race route through the park.
Virtual and out-of-town runners can run anywhere they like anytime Wednesday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend. Details to follow on how to submit your time.
Schedule
Full Belly Fun Run
8:30 am
Full Belly 5K
9 am
On-site check-in starts at 7:30 am
Run the virtual Full Belly anytime from Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, November 30.
RACE SWAG AND PACKET PICKUP
Every runner gets a FREE long-sleeve race t-shirt, plus other fun goodies from local businesses. The registration deadline to be guaranteed a shirt on race day is November 11.
Shirts can be picked up on race morning or ahead of race day on Saturday, November 22 between 10 am and 12 pm and Monday, November 24 between 5 and 7 pm at the Shelby Park Community Center - 401 S 20th Street.
Pick Up/Give Back!
When you come - race day or ahead of time - be sure to bring donations for those in need this holiday season. We'll be accepting:
- household items like cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers and pull-ups
- food including milk, eggs, bread, boxed meals, frozen meals, pasta, meal kits, juice boxes, and snacks for kids
- baby clothes
- winter gear for children sizes 3T-Large including winter coats, gloves/mittens, hats, scarves and earmuffs
*If you register after the 11th, shirts will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. If you do not receive a shirt on race day, they will be available for pickup at the Nature Center sometime in December. Registrants will be notified when they are ready.
Volunteer
The Full Belly is upon us and we need volunteers! If you know anyone who wants to help on race day have them sign up.
click here https://volunteersignup.org/3WXR3
2024 RACE DAY PHOTOS
Head to Legacy's photo website. Enter the access code TURKEY24
Add photos you want to download to your cart and click "check out" - the photos are free!
Race Contact Info
Directions
Shelby Park Events Field!
The Full Belly 5K and Fun Run will begin on the road on the south side of Lake Sevier near the Reflection sculpture (the big silver bird). See below for a map of the race route through the park.
Virtual and out-of-town runners can run anywhere they like anytime Wednesday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend. Details to follow on how to submit your time.
