Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Sumner REALTORS® presents the Haunted Hustle 5K Fun Run to benefit Habitat for Humanity Sumner County! Race Day check-in and registration opens at approx. 6:30 AM @ $35. 5K begins at 8:00 AM. Come out for a great event!

🎃 The Great Pumpkin Run 5K 🎃 Run • Walk • Crawl • Just Come Have Fun! Join us for a spook-tacular morning at Hendersonville Memory Gardens for our Great Pumpkin Run 5K! Lace up your running shoes, grab your friends and family, and come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume! Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or crawling across the finish line — everyone is welcome! 👻 Costumes encouraged 🎃 Family-friendly fun 🏃 Run, walk, or crawl the 5K 🍩 Post-race donuts! 🍂 A beautiful fall morning through the cemetery grounds Come for the run, stay for the donuts, and make some memories with us! No tricks… just miles, memories & treats! 🎃🍩

Join Kingdom Treasures for our inaugural 5K Run/Walk on November 7, 2026 at Memorial Park in Hendersonville, TN! This family-friendly fundraiser supports the mission of Kingdom Treasures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working toward becoming a Christian-based licensed foster care agency to help support vulnerable children. The course follows a scenic loop along the Memorial Park walkway, featuring beautiful lake views. Run, walk, or cheer — all are welcome!

Glow Run & Walk at Drake's Creek Join us for an evening of community, fitness, and purpose on November 14th at 6pm at Drake's Creek. Choose your experience: 5K Run or WalkFun Run or Walk Illuminate the night in this exciting glow run event while supporting a cause close to our hearts. Our Mission: Her Mind Matters empowers girls across Sumner County to build confidence and mental welness through sports, movement, and community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, there's a place for you. Come celebrate wellness, community, and the strength of our local female athletes. Bring the whole team for one low team fee! All proceeds go to Safe Schools Sumner County.

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k/Half Marathon! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Join us for the 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K! Kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun-filled dash through Hendersonville at the 14th annual Turkey Trot to benefit Hope Coalition! Whether you are a seasoned runner, casual stroller, or just in it for the costumes, this event is open to all-ages! The unsanctioned race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. in front of City Hall. This brand new route will start on 6th avenue in front of City Hall continuing down Main Street to the Ecusta Trail. The Ecusta Trail route will loop back onto 5th avenue to complete the race at City Hall. Runners and walkers should plan to be off the course by 10:30am, leaving plenty of time to feast! The race will go on rain, shine, or snow, so dress for the weather and make it memorable! A long-sleeve Turkey Trot tee is FREE with registration but not guaranteed after November 10th at midnight. A limited number of tees will be available for purchase the morning of the run @ $25 each. Please note children sizes are only available in short sleeves. There will be Fun Prizes for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Youth Male & Female (12 and under), Best Costume, Best Group Costume, Farthest Traveled, and Best Pet Costume! July 23 - October 3: Early Bird Registration: $28 October 4 - October 31: Wobble Wobble Registration: $31 November 1 - November 23: Gobble Gobble Registration: $34 November 24 - 26 8am: Almost Roasted Registration: $38 If you can’t join on Thanksgiving and still want to support Hope Coalition, you can still register and run on your own time and make your own course! Packet Pickup: Monday November 23, 2026 1-4pm, Hope Coalition Youth Connection Center, 301 N Justice St. Tuesday & Wednesday November 24 & 25, 2026 10-4pm, Hope Coalition Youth Connection Center, 301 N Justice St. Thursday: November 26, 2026 7:30-8:30am-Race Start Any unclaimed packets may be sold after 8:30am on race day Hope Coalition's mission is dedicated to preventing substance misuse among youth and focusing on long-term recovery for anyone impacted by alcohol and drug addiction. We believe intervention, prevention, and connection makes our community stronger and healthier for all. Thank you for your support! *all registrations are non refundable

2026 20th Annual Indian Lake Loop Details November 26, 2026 5km Fun Run and 5 Mile Timed Race Pre-Register by clicking the Sign Up Here button. There will be NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION the morning of the race. You must pre-register and pick up your packet & shirt Monday, Nov. 23 from 4 PM to 7 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 4 PM to 8 pm, or Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 4 PM until 8 pm at Birdie Bros at The Streets of Indian Lake. Race starts at 8 am at The Streets of Indian Lake, Hendersonville, TN Road closures begin at 7:30 am - get there early! T-shirts not guaranteed over 1200 runners

Saturday, December 19 | Hendersonville, TN Wrap up the year with a winter tradition! Join us for the 23rd Annual Frostbite 5K/10K ❄️, benefiting the Sumner County Family YMCA, on Saturday, December 19 at the Sumner County Family YMCA. Join us for a certified, chip-timed 5K or 10K, or take part in our Family 1 Mile Run/Walk. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, and the course is stroller- and pet-friendly. With approximately 500 participants each year, Frostbite is a favorite winter tradition supporting the YMCA’s mission to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility Race Start Times: Family 1 Mile Run/Walk: 8:30 AM10K: 8:45 AM5K: 9:00 AM Packet Pickup Early packet pickup: December 18, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Sumner County Family YMCA.Race morning packet pickup: December 19, starting at 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM at the Sumner County Family YMCA Swag & Awards All participants receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal. Awards include: Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)Top Overall Masters (40+)Top Overall Grand Masters (50+)Top Overall Senior Grand Masters (60+) Registration Policy All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The event will be held rain or shine. The race benefits the Sumner County Family YMCA, supporting programs that strengthen our Hendersonville community. We’ll see you at the start line! ❄️🏃‍♂️

🚀 Ready, Set... Time Travel! 🕰️ Lace up your sneakers and prepare to dash through the Time Travel Half Marathon (5K/10K) — a family-friendly race that’s truly timeless! Whether you're a future sprinter or a blast-from-the-past jogger, this event is all about fun, fitness, family, and a little bit of funky flair. Costumes encouraged, time machines optional. Let’s run — one epic mile at a time! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, a super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! 1-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized t-shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

YOUR FIRST FINISH OF 2027 STARTS HERE. A new year brings new goals, new challenges, and a new opportunity to discover what you're capable of. The First Finish Invitational brings runners from across Middle Tennessee together for an early-season 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon built around one simple idea: Before you chase everything you want to accomplish this year, earn your first finish. Whether you're chasing a PR, stepping up to a new distance, returning to running, walking your first 5K, or simply looking for a reason to start the year moving forward, there is a starting line here for you. Choose your challenge — 5K, 10K, or 13.1 miles — and join us Saturday, January 23, 2027 for a winter race experience designed for competitive runners, first-time racers, families, run clubs, walkers, and everyone in between. YOUR RACE. YOUR GOAL. YOUR FIRST FINISH. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PARTICIPANTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO: Professionally chip-timed 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon events Custom First Finish Invitational finisher medal Official race shirt Professional race photography Overall and age-group awards On-course hydration and support Post-race refreshments Finish-line celebration A welcoming race environment for a wide range of experience levels ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The calendar changes on January 1. The year becomes yours when you decide what you're going to do with it. Join Finish Line Society for the inaugural First Finish Invitational and make your first finish of 2027 one worth remembering. THE FINISH LINE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

Start a new family St. Paddy’s Day tradition with us the St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash, presented by Benton Roofing! Both races are entirely on the Ecusta Trail, starting and finishing at Trailside Brewing. The St. Paddy's Day 5k is family friendly and welcomes all ages and abilities! The 5k includes a finisher medal, race shirt, chip timing, donation to Mills River Partnership, and 1 Trailside beer (21+) or N/A beverage. The Little Leprechaun dash is a .25 mile total untimed sprint for kiddo’s that includes a finisher medal and race bib. There are no overall awards for the Dash. Dress in your green and St. Paddy's day themes for your chance at winning the costume award! Trailside Brewing will continue the St. Paddy's celebrations through out the weekend. Don't miss out on this family friendly way to kick off the holiday in Hendersonville!

Kick off the summer season at Trailside Brewing at Lennox station with the Summer Session 10k & 5k! Both courses will be fully on the all new Ecusta Trail greenway system! The Ecusta Trail is a newly transformed greenway that was originally a rail line. Both courses start at Trailside Brewing and are an out-and-back all on the trail. We’ve also added a kids’ .25 mile Sunshine Sprint untimed event before the 10k and 5k! The Sunshine Sprint is $10 and includes a finisher medal and race bib. Sunshine Sprinters can add on a race shirt for $20 during check out. Youth small and medium available. There are not awards for the Sunshine Sprint. A Finisher medal, 1 beer from Trailside (or non-alcoholic beverage!), race shirt, & chip timing are included in race registration. A portion of race proceeds will be donated to the Mills River Partnership.