We Love Teachers 5K - Nashville 2026

The race.

The We Love Teachers 5K takes place in Nashville on October 10, 2026, at Two Rivers Park as part of a national day of races across ten U.S. cities. Participants can register for the 5K distance, with separate entry options for educators and participants under 18. Race day includes registration and packet pickup from 7:00 to 7:55 a.m., with the race starting at 8:00 a.m. and awards presented at 8:45 a.m. All finishers receive an official race shirt (distributed after the race), finisher medal, race bib, and chip-timed results. Awards are given to overall male and female top finishers and top three finishers in age groups spanning 14 and under through 60 and older, plus categories for school spirit, fastest teacher, team champion, and parent-child duo. Participants can dedicate their run to a teacher who receives a digital certificate, and schools can register teams to compete on a national leaderboard.