Bryan Symphony Orchestra "Outrun the Overture" 5K
About this race
Can you outrun the overture?
Lace up your running shoes and join the Bryan Symphony Orchestra for the inaugural Outrun the Overture 5K at Dogwood Park—a one-of-a-kind race where live orchestral music sets the pace!
At 7:40 PM, Maestro Dan Allcott will give the downbeat to begin the 5K. As the orchestra launches into Leroy Anderson's Home Stretch, runners will take off from the starting line. Immediately following, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky's thrilling 1812 Overture as participants make their way through the course, creating an unforgettable race experience unlike any other.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with family and friends, or simply supporting the arts, Outrun the Overture is a fun event for participants of all ages and abilities.
Your registration supports the Bryan Symphony Orchestra's mission to inspire, educate, and enrich our community through exceptional live orchestral performances and music education programs that serve thousands of students throughout the Upper Cumberland each year.
Registration Includes:
🎵 A truly unique race that begins with a live orchestral performance
👕 The first 50 registered participants are guaranteed a commemorative race T-shirt and finisher medal
🏅 "I Outran the Overture" medals for those who beat the symphony
❤️ The opportunity to support music education and the performing arts in our community
Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the Upper Cumberland's most unique community events. Register today and see if you can Outrun the Overture! 🎶🏃♀️🏃
Pick your distance
Running
BSO Outrun the Overture 5K
You must register for the race by 6:45 pm. The concert begins at 7:00 pm, and the race begins at 7:40 pm with the Maestro's downbeat! *Please plan to arrive early, as there will be several thousand concert attendees.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cookeville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 7:02 PM local time (CDT) in Cookeville on September 6, 2026 — 12h 45m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
2026 results — Bryan Symphony Orchestra "Outrun the Overture" 5K
BSO Outrun the Overture 5K · 16 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael England | 18:47 | 6:03 /mi |
| 2 | Konstantin Yepifantsev | 21:17 | 6:51 /mi |
| 3 | Kris Dye | 22:37 | 7:17 /mi |
| 4 | Forrest Hunt | 22:45 | 7:19 /mi |
| 5 | Sean Campbell | 24:51 | 8:00 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Cookeville
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Upper Cumberland Foster Closet Santa Run 5k
2026 Golden Helix 5k
Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon
Putnam County Family Ymca Turkey Trot
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Cookeville
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Cookeville 5K Races 14 races
- Cookeville Half Marathons 2 races
- Cookeville Running Calendar 2026 14 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 14 Cookeville events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.