
From the Organizer
Join the Tennessee Stormwater Association (TNSA) once again for the Urban Runoff 5k run in Nashville. The run is being held in Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway and weaves its way past several cool and innovative green stormwater management practices.
Exact t-shirt size and participation medal cannot be guaranteed if registered after July 1.
Race Info
Date: August 1, 2026
Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway 1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206
Festival and 5K start and Finish line will be near the silver melting bird statue and Sevier Lake
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.
Race Day Registration Available by phone via QR code. Please register in advance if possible.
Early Packet Pick Up Friday, July 31 near the melting Silver Bird at Shelby Park. 12pm-2pm
Race Day Packet Pick Up: 6:30am-7:20am
Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued; you may transfer your registration to someone else if needed.
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP CLOSE AT 7:30AM
ALL RUNNERS MUST START NO LATER THAN 7:40AM.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
68°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby Bottoms Nature, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
684,298
as of 2023
Elevation
496 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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Days to train
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2026 Nashville Urban Runoff 5K & Water Quality Festival
Aug 1, 2026