Nashville Urban Runoff 5k

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Nashville Urban Runoff 5k A fun and educational and free Water Quality Festival held at the same time will provide entertainment and environmental information!

The Nashville Urban Runoff 5K race is held annually at Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park to showcase a park setting and weaves its way past several cool and innovative green stormwater management practices. Nashville’s Metro Water Services, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry, the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC), and the Tennessee Stormwater Association (TNSA) are teaming up together for the 10th Annual chip-timed 5k Urban Runoff run and Water Quality Festival in Nashville. The race is held at Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park to showcase a park setting and weaves its way past several cool and innovative green stormwater management practices. All runners, walkers, strollers, families and dogs are all welcome! The net proceeds will go to the Tennessee Stormwater Association (TNSA) to continue to offer this healthy and fun public educational opportunity each year and assist local governments that promote water quality health awareness & local clean water efforts. Additionally, one (1) grant of $1000.00 will be given for water quality improvement projects. The race is certified and chip-timed! Date: August 6, 2022

Start Time: 5 km Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m. Inclement Weather: The race will be held rain, snow, or shine

Start & Finish Location: Shelby Park near the silver bird reflection statue by Sevier Lake

The Water Quality Festival will start at 6:30 AM and run till 10:30AM The Festival celebrates clean water and green infrastructure and includes kids’ activities, hands-on education, and more! Contact [email protected] for more information. Parking Information: Parking is available in the park.

08/11/2026
08/11/2026
Results are in!  Thank you all for enduring the crazy weather this morning.  None of us remember ever having our stormwa...
08/01/2026

Results are in!

Thank you all for enduring the crazy weather this morning. None of us remember ever having our stormwater race in the rain, but this was one for the books!!

I believe we had some timing issues this year. Our regular, Tony, wasn’t able to join us so there was a little confusion.

Thank you for your patience and continues support!

The 2026 Nashville Urban Runoff 5K & Water Quality Festival is on Saturday August 1, 2026.

Our committee is working hard to make your race day wonderful! Thank you so those who were able to come to early packet ...
07/31/2026

Our committee is working hard to make your race day wonderful!

Thank you so those who were able to come to early packet pick-up today.

See you tomorrow!!
Checkin starts at 6:30am and ends at 7:30am.
Start time is 7:30am.
No starts after 7:35am.

Dress appropriate for possible rain. Which is the best way to run in this summer heat!

07/29/2026

Winners in their age category will receive a tree for the Tennessee Department of Forestry.

Race Info
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway, 1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206
Start Time: 5 km Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m.
Inclement Weather: The race will be held rain or shine
Chip-Timed
Registration Fee: $40
Registration includes t-shirt, swag bag and participation medal

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Nashville/NashvilleUrbanRunoff5K

Join us this Saturday at 7:30am!Use coupon code: URBAN5OFF for a $5 discount. Date: August 1, 2026Location:  Shelby Bott...
07/28/2026

Join us this Saturday at 7:30am!
Use coupon code: URBAN5OFF for a $5 discount.
Date: August 1, 2026

Location: Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway, 1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206
Start Time: 5 km Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m.
Inclement Weather: The race will be held rain or shine
Chip-Timed
Registration Fee: $40
Registration includes t-shirt, swag bag and participation medal

The 2026 Nashville Urban Runoff 5K & Water Quality Festival is on Saturday August 1, 2026.

07/28/2026

Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway, 1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206
Start Time: 5 km Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m.
Inclement Weather: The race will be held rain or shine
Chip-Timed
Registration Fee: $40
Registration includes t-shirt, swag bag and participation medal
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Nashville/NashvilleUrbanRunoff5K

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