Memorial Day Dash 5k-- 25th Annual!

Run or walk the most historic 5k in Nashville at the 25th Annual Memorial Day Dash to benefit the preservation and beautification of historic Nashville City Cemetery!  Hosted by the Nashville City Cemetery Association and the Metro Historical Commission, with chip timing by the Nashville Striders, the course features some of the most historic places and scenic views in the city. Beginning at the Adventure Science Center, runners will run through Fort Negley Historic Park with beautiful views of the Nashville cityscape, then loop back around St. Cloud Hill, over the tracks,  to Nashville City Cemetery, where they will wind their way past some of the most historic names in Nashville. Be sure to wear your most patriotic-themed costumes to win prizes at the end. There is no better way to kick off summer than with the Memorial Day Dash, a Nashville tradition! Proceeds benefit the Nashville City Cemetery Association's preservation efforts and educational outreach. 

Race Details 

– Start / Finish in front of Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. 
– Race morning t-shirt and bib pickup open at 6:00 AM 
– Race Starts promptly at 7:30 AM  

– All times will be chip timed, with timing provided by the Nashville Striders 
– T-shirt not guaranteed if registered after 5/11/2025

Awards: 

• 1st Place Female 
• 2nd Place Female 
• 3rd Place Female 

• 1st Place Male 
• 2nd Place Male 
• 3rd Place Male 

• 1st Place Female Masters 
• 1st Place Male Masters 

• 1st Place Female Grandmasters 
• 1st Place Male Grandmasters 
• 1st Place Female Senior Grandmasters
• 1st Place Male Senior Grandmasters

Plus: Age group awards, as well as prizes for the most patriotic outfit. AND:  All participants receive free admission to the Adventure Science Center