About the Girls on the Run Middle Tennessee 5K
The course runs through Two Rivers Park, a green open space east of downtown Nashville. It is a straightforward route, not a technical one, and the whole feel of the event is shaped by the Girls on the Run program it closes out. Participants are kids finishing a season of training, and the finish line carries real weight for them.
A race village opens before the start, giving runners and families a place to gather before things get underway. Parking at a park like Two Rivers is generally manageable, and the setup is designed with first-time finishers in mind, so expect a crowd that skews young and family-heavy.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/14/2026 08:00-
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