Tennessee · 5 Mile
The Boulevard Bolt
The Boulevard Bolt is a 5 Mile event held in Nashville, Tennessee. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 8,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Field size
- ~8,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Distances
- 5 Mile
- Field size
- About 8,000 runners
- Course
- Gently rolling along Belle Meade Boulevard
- Registration
- boulevardbolt.raceroster.com
- Official website
- boulevardbolt.org
About the The Boulevard Bolt
Run every Thanksgiving morning along Belle Meade Boulevard, the Boulevard Bolt is a volunteer-run 5-mile race that has grown from 2,500 to well over 7,500 participants. All proceeds benefit organizations serving Nashville's homeless community.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest 5-mile road races in the United States; a signature Nashville Thanksgiving Day tradition since 1994
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The Boulevard Bolt: common questions
- When is the The Boulevard Bolt?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Boulevard Bolt held?
- In Nashville, Tennessee.
- What distances does the The Boulevard Bolt offer?
- 5 Mile.
- How many people run the The Boulevard Bolt?
- About 8,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Boulevard Bolt?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at boulevardbolt.raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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