Popular Routes to run in Nashville
Percy Warner Park (run 1 on map): 5.8 and 11.2 miles; From the stone-gated park entrance, follow the mile-marked loops for a challenging hill workout.
Centennial Park(run 2 on map):The group runs 5 miles each week. The park's main entrance marks the Country Music Marathon starting line.
Shelby Bottoms Park(run 3 on map): 7.5 miles; Start at the bridge in Shelby Bottoms Park and run along the flat, paved greenway that traces the Cumberland River. Spot Opryland's General Jackson Riverboat along the way.
Farmer's Market(run 4 on map): 2.5 miles; From the Farmer's Market, run up 7th Avenue and through the historic Germantown neighborhood. Turn right onto Taylor Street, 5th Avenue, Harrison Street, and finish on 7th Avenue. The Market is open year round, so be sure to finish your run with a carb-loaded treat.
Weekly Group Runs
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Start from Activity Center, Centennial Park, Nashville
Call Suzanne Thompson at (615) 604-4991
Directions: turn off West End by the McDonald's, go up the street, the Arts Activity Center is on your left (see photo below)
Arts Activity Center in Centennial Park with Parthenon in back
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
East Nasty Group Run
Meet at corner of 11th St and Holly St
Check website for more runs/programs
eastnastyforlife.com
Saturdays, 6:00 AM
Start from various locations in Williamson County
Call Lisa Weber 496-9039
Saturdays, 8:00 AM
Start from behind the steeplechase, off Old Hickory, Percy Warner Park, Nashville
Run is about 5 Miles and moderately hilly.
Call Susanne Hicks, 665-0474
Saturdays, 8:00 AM, Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Cool Springs Running Group
Endurance Sports and Rec
101 International Drive [near Bakers Bridge & Carothers
Dan Powell 771-3870
Saturdays, 7:00 AM
Hendersonvile Running Group
Meet at Drakes Creek Park
Lesllie, Valdez 347-1153
Saturdays, 7:00 AM
Williamson County Rec Center
Meet at the WCRC parking lot
Gary Gosch 599-9855
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings @ 5:00 AM
Hendersonville YMCA parking lot.
Forrest Wise or Mark Evans 855-1760
Sunday's 6:00 AM
Hendersonville High School
Mark Evans 855-1760
Many other fun runs start in Belle Meade. Presently, none are scheduled, but you can find many other runners here. At the end of Belle Meade Boulevard, look for the stone gates (see photo below). Park on the park side of the gates. You can run in the park, where there are 3, 6 and 11 mile loops. Very scenic but very hilly. Alternatively, you can run down Belle Meade Boulevard. It is gently rolling, and approximately 3 miles to Harding Road. You must run against traffic along the median, single file. The Belle Meade police have been known to ticket offenders!
Stone Gate Enterance to Percy Warner Park