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.