
From the Organizer
Celebrate....Community!
Matters of the Heart Nashville strives to empower communities from all backgrounds and demographics to build a stronger, healthier, more inclusive community.
Run/Walk with us to stay connected. Isolation is not good for the soul. Run/Walk with us to build a stronger North Nashville community. Come through to Hadley Park for the pre-Juneteenth celebration!
Registration Includes:
Event Details:
6:30 - 7:15 AM: Registration
7:30 AM: Run/Walk
8:30 AM Community 1 Mile
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the 9K.
AWARD NOTES:
All awards are given out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner crosses the finish line.
Every participant in the 9K will receive a complimentary T-Shirt and a custom finisher’s medal.
You must be present to claim the award - no exceptions.
No awards will be mailed after the race.
The course will be contained within Hadley Lillard Park. The 9K will complete 10 loops of the course and the 1 mile will complete 3 loops. Participants will be asked to keep track of the loops they have completed. Please keep to the right of the path unless passing and do not bunch together when running/walking.
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
85°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby Bottoms Nature, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
684,298
as of 2023
City 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Community Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
16th Annual Steps of Success 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
1 mile away
Titans Foundation 5K
Less than a mile away
Nashville Predators Fangtastic 5K
Less than a mile away
Race Judicata
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Community Walk
Jun 5, 2027