From the Organizer
This year’s annual race starts at 8:00 p.m. Check-in will be at Pavilion B at Veterans Memorial Park. USATF-sanctioned. Early registration is $30 and ends August 7. Registration is $35 from August 8-20. Registration is $40 on the day of the race.
There are 8 age divisions ranging from young runners to senior citizens. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category and to the first male and female overall.
Runners will leave Veterans Memorial Park, go left on Floyd Mayfield Drive, right on Murfreesboro Road, where they will turn around at the City Hall Complex, to return to Veterans Memorial Park.
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
90°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smyrna 6s, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
580 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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Howl at the Moon 5K
Aug 21, 2026