Run 4 Don 5K & 15K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 330 Birch Street, Gainesboro, TN
- Distance
- 15K · 5K · T-Shirt Patron (No Race Participation)
From the Organizer
The Run4Don is an annual event featuring 5K and 15K races held in Gainesboro, Tennessee. The courses navigate through the peaceful downtown area and extend along the calming banks of the Cumberland River. Certified with little elevation gain, the routes are favored by competitive runners seeking personal best times.
Join us in honoring Donald Chaffin as we run and walk to support students pursuing a Christian education and to fund research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), with the hope of discovering a cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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
83°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesboro, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gainesboro, TN
Elevation
766 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Run 4 Don 5K & 15K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 330 Birch Street, Gainesboro, TN
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run 4 Don 5K & 15K?
- Run 4 Don 5K & 15K is a running race held in Gainesboro, Tennessee on September 19, 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 Run 4 Don 5K & 15K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Gainesboro, Tennessee at 330 Birch Street, Gainesboro, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run 4 Don 5K & 15K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run 4 Don 5K & 15K
Sep 19, 2026