21st Annual Memorial Day Dash 5K

800 Fort Negley Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203

Running > 5k

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Event Description

It's Memorial Day in Nashville and we are running live! Be a part of our 21st Anniversary Race! Common Start / Finish in front of Adventure Science Center on Fort Negley Blvd. Gently rolling course loops around Historic Fort Negley and through Historic Nashville City Cemetery.  Proceeds to benefit the Nashville City Cemetery Association. 

Refreshments and Awards Ceremony following race. 

Event details and schedule

  • Awards to Top 3 Overall Male / Female; Top 1st Masters Male / Female; Top 1st Grandmasters Male / Female                                   
  • Race morning packet pickup opens at 6:00 AM
  • Race Starts promptly at 7:30 AM
  • Masks will be required pre- and post- race while in the start/finish area
  • All times will be chip time with staggered start and social distancing
  • No hydration on the course. Plan to self-hydrate if needed
  • Guaranteed shirts if registered by 5/20/21
  • Nashville Striders Grand Prix 2019 - 2021 Series Event  

We will follow Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County CoVid phase-in policies. This may warrant staggered starts and smaller groups. At present, registration does not have a cap but county CoVid guidelines may force limiting the field. Social distancing in the start/finish area will be maintained. Hydration will be available in the start/finish area. Course hydration will be by participants, please plan accordingly. Packet Pickup will be available beginning at 6:00 AM. Race day registration is available using the ACTIVE signup only. No paper entry forms and no cash transactions onsite day of race. No dogs/no pets allowed. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Nashville City Cemetery Association, our charity partner.

Please stay home if you exhibit any of the following:

  • Fever of 100.4F or higher
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea


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