Into The Light - Sunrise 5K
About this race
Join us for Into the Light, a sunrise 5K at Richland Creek Greenway in Nashville! Start your day with an inspiring run or walk, connect with a community of like-minded people, and celebrate mental health awareness. Whether you’re an early riser, a passionate runner, or simply looking for a meaningful way to support the cause, this event is for you. Come be part of a morning full of hope, connection, and positive energy as the sun rises over the park.
We are thrilled with the excitement for Into the Light 5K. Participants who register after Thursday Feb 26, 2026 will have their race t-shirts mailed after the 5K. Please include your shipping address!
Race Details
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Suggested Arrival: 5:00-5:15 AM
Race Start: 5:30 AM (race finishes at sunrise, ~6:30 AM)
Location: McCabe Community Center
Registration Opens: December 1, 2025
Registration Fee:
(Price includes Thursday night party, but registration is required)
Early Bird - Before Feb 1: $30 (18 and under), $40 (adult)
Standard - After Feb 1: $40 (18 and under), $50 (18+)
Packet Pickup Dates/Times:
Shipping add-on: $10 flat fee purchased in registration process
T-shirt Pick-Up Party:
Thursday, Feb 26 at McCabe Community Center, 4–7pm
Free pizza & drinks provided. RSVP required.
Fleet Feet In Store Pickup, Green Hills Location, 10 am - 12 pm on 2/21 or 2/28
Extras:
Glow in the dark wristbands for runners and dogs
Commemorative posters available for purchase
Parking & Logistics:
Parking available in lots at McCabe Comunity Center and surrounding street parking.
Headlamps or flashlights recommended
Walkers, runners, and dogs welcome
Hotel Accommodations for Out-of-Town Guests
Take advantage of our special group rate at the Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills during the Into the Light 5K weekend.
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills
Group Rate: $152 per night
Stay Dates: February 27 – March 1, 2026
Last Day to Book: February 6, 2026
Booking Link: Book Your Group GFF Rate Here
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Running
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Nashville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 6:49 PM local time (CDT) in Nashville on September 19, 2027 — 12h 16m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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