# Cross Country for Every Runner in Nashville

> Experience cross country racing in Nashville this fall with the Harrier Classic and Fall Metro Classic. Open to all runners. Register now on Run This.

- **Author:** Kelby Dover, Founder, Run This
- **Published:** 2025-09-12
- **Updated:** 2025-09-29
- **Category:** Races and Events
- **Topics:** races-and-events, happening-in-nashville
- **Reading time:** 3 min
- **Article:** https://runthis.run/articles/cross-country-for-every-runner-in-nashville

This fall, Nashville gets something rare: **two true cross country races that aren’t just for schools.** Both are open to the entire community, giving every runner the chance to test themselves on grass, dirt, and hills - the way cross country was meant to be.

### **Powered by The Exchange Running Collective**

Behind both events is **The Exchange Running Collective**, a group dedicated to pushing the sport forward and building community through racing. Their vision: to bring the excitement of cross country out of the high school season and into the wider running world of Nashville.

### **Harrier Classic 2025**

First up is the **Harrier Classic**, a Nashville staple that sets the tone for the season. This isn’t just another race - it’s a course built for grit, competition, and camaraderie. Year after year, the Harrier brings runners together for one of the most authentic cross country experiences in the city.

👉 [Register now on Run This](https://runthis.run/event/harrier-classic-2025)

### **Fall Metro Classic x The Exchange**

Next comes the **Fall Metro Classic x The Exchange**. This year, the event expands into a **full day of racing** at **Cornelia Airpark in Shelby Bottoms Park**, featuring divisions for kids, high school, and open athletes. With a fresh new course and a wide-open community vibe, it’s an event designed for every runner in Nashville.

👉 [Learn more & register](https://runthis.run/event/fall-metro-classic-x-the-exchange)

### **Two Races. One City. One Collective.**

Opportunities like this don’t come often. Nashville gets not one, but two true cross country events in 2025 - both open to all, both built for the community.

**Registration is open now. Don’t miss it.**

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Source: [https://runthis.run/articles/cross-country-for-every-runner-in-nashville](https://runthis.run/articles/cross-country-for-every-runner-in-nashville) — data from Run This (runthis.run).