Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- Courthouse Square, Franklin, KY
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Walk · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
The Garden Spot 5K Run and 5K Walk is back and will be better than ever! IN-PERSON, IN FRANKLIN KY!
We will continue to have a Virtual 5K option for the 2026 event for those that can't join us in person on race day, but want to participate on their own schedule and at their own location.
Held annually in beautiful downtown Franklin, Kentucky, this event attracts a sizable crowd for a day out filled with fun and awards! The primarily flat course carries participants through historic downtown Franklin and into beautiful partially shaded residential areas, finishing back at the old Simpson County Courthouse. Awards in fourteen age categories are presented from the bandstand as participants and onlookers enjoy the shaded area provided by 100 year old maple trees. All registrants will receive an event shirt!
It all adds up to a great weekend in Franklin, Kentucky!
For the safety of all participants, no animals are allowed on the race course.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Sewage Plt, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Franklin, KY
Population
10,254
as of 2023
Elevation
726 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk?
- Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Franklin, Kentucky on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Franklin, Kentucky at Courthouse Square, Franklin, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk
Aug 8, 2026