# The Nations Firefly 5K

- **When:** Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
- **Where:** 51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/the-nations-firefly-5k

## Registration

Register on Run This at https://runthis.run/event/the-nations-firefly-5k

## Distances

- **5K Run** — 5K · 4:30 AM
- **1-Mile Fun Run** — 1 mile · 4:00 AM

## Description

Join us for the Third Annual Nations Firefly 5K and 1-mile fun run! This is a a great way to celebrate Light the Nations weekend! This is a timed event with awards for the top 3 overall for each gender and age group category winners.

The 1-mile fun starts at 9 am CT and the 5k starts at 9:30 am CT (the 5k course will remain open until 10:30 am CT - 1 hour time limit). Walkers and strollers are welcome, but please no bikes, scooters, etc.

The race will start and end on **51st Ave N, between Michigan and Kentucky Ave**, just north of the Light the Nations Festival.

**5k Prizes**

- 1st Male & Female Overall: $200 cash and New Balance shoes
- 2nd Male & Female Overall: $100 cash
- 3rd Male & Female Overall: $50 cash
- Age group winners receive Nashville Running Company Gift Cards

**One-Mile Fun Run Prizes**

- Overall winners receive Nashville Running Company Gift Cards
- Additional prizes TBA

**Parking**

There's street parking all throughout the neighborhood, but, given the Light the Nations Festival is running concurrently, we highly recommend Nations residents walk, jog, or bike to the start-line.

**Bathrooms**

Available within the Light the Nations festival on Indiana Ave.

![](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/runthis-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/migrated%2Ff7c96f88a27fdb5bbee6ba0acdada04c432d506d.png?alt=media) To request an accommodation please call 804.920.4291 or email [thenations615@gmail.com](mailto:thenations615@gmail.com)

## Route

[5K Route](https://www.strava.com/routes/3399120912302929818)

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[1-Mile Route ](https://www.strava.com/routes/3364342165275810150)

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Start/Finish Area

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/the-nations-firefly-5k](https://runthis.run/event/the-nations-firefly-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).