Music City Run for Dyslexia
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Nashville, Tennessee
- Price $22.20 - $64.60
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day in Nashville as the 4th Annual Music City Run for Dyslexia takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This uplifting event aims to raise awareness about dyslexia, affecting 1 in 5 kids, and every step truly matters! Participants can choose between a scenic 5K run/walk and a challenging 10K course that winds along the picturesque Cumberland River and through the lush Shelby Bottoms greenway. For families and younger participants, the fun continues with a 1-Mile Dyslexia Dash, welcoming all ages and abilities to join in the excitement.
This event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a noble cause. The net proceeds will provide free intervention tutoring for students with dyslexia, helping them reach their full potential. With new youth awards up for grabs, it’s the perfect opportunity to find your community, whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day in Nashville!
This event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a noble cause. The net proceeds will provide free intervention tutoring for students with dyslexia, helping them reach their full potential. With new youth awards up for grabs, it’s the perfect opportunity to find your community, whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day in Nashville!
Organiser's Description
1-IN-5 KIDS ARE IMPACTED BY DYSLEXIA.
EVERY STEP MATTERS ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH AT THE 4TH ANNUAL MUSIC CITY RUN FOR DYSLEXIA. Enjoy a 5K run/walk and 10K course along the Cumberland River and through Shelby Bottoms, one of Nashvilles most beautiful greenways. In addition, a 1-MILE DYSLEXIA DASH will be offered for all ages and ability. The event is hosted by Learning Matters [http://www.learningmattersinc.org], a non-profit organization established in 2006, that exists to help K-12 students with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities reach their academic and human potential by providing equitable access to the highest quality assessment, tutoring, and advocacy. NET PROCEEDS OF THE MUSIC CITY RUN FOR DYSLEXIA HELP PROVIDE FREE INTERVENTIONAL TUTORING FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA.
NEW YOUTH AWARDS!
COME AND FIND YOUR PEOPLE AT THE 4TH MUSIC CITY RUN FOR DYSLEXIA! RUN, WALK, OR CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES!
**T-SHIRTS: Because many participants do NOT want a t-shirt and to lessen our impact on the environment, we have kept the event price low with the option to ADD $5 for a t-shirt. Shirts are guaranteed until August 15th. Thereafter, shirts are available based on remaining inventory.
EVERY STEP MATTERS ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH AT THE 4TH ANNUAL MUSIC CITY RUN FOR DYSLEXIA. Enjoy a 5K run/walk and 10K course along the Cumberland River and through Shelby Bottoms, one of Nashvilles most beautiful greenways. In addition, a 1-MILE DYSLEXIA DASH will be offered for all ages and ability. The event is hosted by Learning Matters [http://www.learningmattersinc.org], a non-profit organization established in 2006, that exists to help K-12 students with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities reach their academic and human potential by providing equitable access to the highest quality assessment, tutoring, and advocacy. NET PROCEEDS OF THE MUSIC CITY RUN FOR DYSLEXIA HELP PROVIDE FREE INTERVENTIONAL TUTORING FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA.
NEW YOUTH AWARDS!
COME AND FIND YOUR PEOPLE AT THE 4TH MUSIC CITY RUN FOR DYSLEXIA! RUN, WALK, OR CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES!
**T-SHIRTS: Because many participants do NOT want a t-shirt and to lessen our impact on the environment, we have kept the event price low with the option to ADD $5 for a t-shirt. Shirts are guaranteed until August 15th. Thereafter, shirts are available based on remaining inventory.
Races
-
10k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$64.60
-
5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$54.00
-
1 Mile Dyslexia Dash
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
-
Virtual 10K
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$64.60
Your race materials will be sent to your address. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
Your race materials will be sent to your address. -
Virtual 1 Mile Dyslexia Dash
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
Your race materials will be sent to your address.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
Riverview Pavilion, Shelby Park, Nashville, 37206, TN, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Music City Run for Dyslexia
