About the Matters of the Heart Nashville 9K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Community Walk
The course runs entirely inside Hadley Park in North Nashville, tracing repeated loops of a path through the park. Participants keep their own loop count as they go, so it is a self-directed experience in that sense. The path is shared, with a keep-right etiquette in place, and the surroundings are park grounds rather than open roads.
The race is tied to the pre-Juneteenth celebration at Hadley Park, so the atmosphere around the start and finish reflects that. Awards for the top finishers in the longer distance are handed out shortly after the final eligible runner comes through, and you need to be present to claim one.
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Distances & Start Times
5.6 Miles6/5/2027 07:30$45
5.6 Miles6/5/2027 00:00$45
1 Mile6/5/2027 07:30$20
1 Mile6/5/2027 00:00$20
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