Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Nashville

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 16th Annual Steps of Success 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Nashville, TN Sep 2026 47.2/100
  2. 2 9th Annual Nashville, TN Ostomy 5K Nashville, TN Oct 2026 38.0/100

Longest-running near Nashville

2 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 15th Annual Holiday 5K/10K Springfield, TN Nov 2026 2012 14 years running
  2. 2 5th Annual 7th President 7K Run Nashville, TN Oct 2026 2022 4 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

9 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Drill Expo Contractor 5K Fun Run Nashville, TN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Boo Bash Dash 2026 Springfield, TN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Craig Morgan's Veterans Day 5K Nashville, TN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Candy Cane Course - Nashville Nashville, TN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Cupid's Chase 5K Nashville Nashville, TN Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Ashland City Half Marathon Ashland City, TN Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Nashville Nashville, TN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Ashley Whitney Music City Triathlon Nashville, TN Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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