Nashville Predators Fangtastic 5K

2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON

Show your Preds Pride and join us for the Fangtastic 5K on September 28, 2025! We're kicking off the 2025-26 season with a race around downtown Nashville. Enjoy a 3.1 mile walk or run beginning and ending at your favorite place - Bridgestone Arena - at 7:30 a.m. CT.  

We're proud to announce that a portion of the registration cost will automatically be contributed to the Nashville Predators Foundation. SMASHVILLE, it's time to lace up your shoes and get training! Let's go Preds!

Registration Includes:  

• Commemorative 2025 Fangtastic 5K Race t-shirt
• Finisher's Medal
• Two (2) free tickets to a Nashville Predators Pre-Season game* on selected dates:
  • 9/21 v Panthers (2pm or 6pm)
  • 9/23 v Lightning
  • 10/4 v Hurricanes 
• One (1) free ticket to a Nashville Predators Regular Season game* on selected dates:
  • 10/21 v Ducks
  • 10/23 v Canucks
  • 10/28 v Lightning
  • 11/3 v Canucks
  • 11/6 v Flyers

     *Subject to availability

EVENT DETAILS:

PACKET PICKUP:

UPDATE: Wednesday's packet pickup location has changed to the Planet Fitness at 5708 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN  37209

Pre-Race Packet Pickup (please note different locations for each day) 

• Wednesday, Sept. 24: 5 PM – 7 PM
  • Location: Planet Fitness
  • Address: 5708 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN  37209 (UPDATED)
• Thursday, Sept. 25: 5 PM – 7 PM
  • Location: Kroger
  • Address: 2201 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212 

Race Day Packet Pickup will open at 6:30 AM near the starting line, but we highly encourage runners to pick-up their packets prior to race morning to avoid long waits and potential start delays.  

RACE DAY PARKING: 

Nearby parking garage options include Music City Center and Fifth + Broadway. For a full listing visit the Nashville Downtown website. Please be advised that 5th Avenue between Broadway and Demonbreun will be closed starting at 5:00 am with race streets closing at 7:30 am. 

RACE DETAILS:

The start and finish line will be on 5th Avenue between Broadway and Demonbreun just outside Bridgestone Arena. The race will start at 7:30 am and all runners will be given 1 hour to finish the course. Runners will line up according to their pace with the faster runners at the front of the pack allowing runners of all abilities to safely get into their race pace. 

REGISTRATION PRICING*:

• $60 Early Bird Pricing (6/9 - 6/30)
• $70 (7/1 - 8/30)
• $75 (9/1 - 9/21)
• $80 (9/22 - 9/28)

*Registration Fees are Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable. 

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Up Your Donation!

This race benefits the Nashville Predators Foundation. The Nashville Predators Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charity organization devoted to funneling the excitement of professional sports toward the needs of our community. Since its establishment, the Nashville Predators Foundation has made a significant impact in the Middle Tennessee community. We appreciate any contribution to the Nashville Predators Foundation and the Middle Tennessee Community.

FAQ:

Q: What is the date of the race?

The 5K will take place on Sunday, September 28 at 7:30 am. 

Q: Where does the race take place?

The race will start and finish just outside Bridgestone Area

Q: How/when do I get my packet?

Race Numbers can be picked up prior to the race.

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup (please note different locations for each day) 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 24: 5 PM – 7 PM
    • Location: Planet Fitness
    • Address: 5708 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN  37209 (UPDATED)
  • Thursday, Sept. 25: 5 PM – 7 PM
    • Location: Kroger
    • Address: 2201 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212 

Race Day Packet Pickup will open at 6:30 AM near the starting line, but we highly encourage runners to pick-up their packets prior to race morning to avoid long waits and potential start delays.

Q: Will there be race results?

Yes! This is a timed event and results will be posted following the event. 

Q: Will there be awards (overall and age group) given in the Fangtastic 5K?

Yes, we will be offering awards in the following category. 

OVERALL
Top Three Males and Females

MASTERS (Age 40-49)
Top Three Males and Females

GRANDMASTERS (Age 50-59)
Top Three Males and Females

SENIORS (Age 60-69)
Top Three Males and Females

GRAND SENIORS (Age 70+)
Top Three Males and Females

Q: How can I show off my Fangtastic 5K training and/or race photos?

Share your race participation on social media by tagging us @PredsNHL and using the hashtag #Fangtastic5K

Special thank you to our supporting partners Planet Fitness and Lee Company! Check back for all our offers coming soon!

The Fangtastic 5K will offer awards in the following categories:

OVERALL
Top Three Males and Females

MASTERS (Age 40-49)
Top Three Males and Females

GRANDMASTERS (Age 50-59)
Top Three Males and Females

SENIORS (Age 60-69)
Top Three Males and Females

GRAND SENIORS (Age 70+)
Top Three Males and Females

AWARD NOTES:

• You are allowed to claim a prize in only one category
• All awards are given out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner crosses the finish line
• Every participant will receive a complimentary t-shirt, a custom finisher’s medal
• You must be present to claim award- no exceptions
• No awards will be mailed after the race