We Love Teachers 5K - Nashville
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Nashville, Tennessee
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of education at the We Love Teachers 5K in Nashville! On Saturday, October 10, 2026, join thousands of participants at beautiful Two Rivers Park as part of a nationwide movement to honor and support educators. This exciting event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt tribute to teachers across the country, as Nashville is one of the selected host cities for this groundbreaking celebration.
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed 5K where they can dedicate their run to a specific teacher, with every dedication receiving a personal digital certificate of appreciation. Whether you're running solo or with a school team, you can compete for exciting awards such as the Most School Spirit and Fastest Teacher. With a goal of collectively walking or running 100,000 miles for educators, this event promises fun, music, food, and prizes for everyone involved. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible day—register now and help us make a difference for educators everywhere!
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed 5K where they can dedicate their run to a specific teacher, with every dedication receiving a personal digital certificate of appreciation. Whether you're running solo or with a school team, you can compete for exciting awards such as the Most School Spirit and Fastest Teacher. With a goal of collectively walking or running 100,000 miles for educators, this event promises fun, music, food, and prizes for everyone involved. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible day—register now and help us make a difference for educators everywhere!
Organiser's Description
10 CITIES.
ONE DAY.
ONE MOVEMENT.
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We red heart Teachers Virtual 5K .
NASHVILLE has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
_ NATIONAL DAY TO MOVE FOR EDUCATION_
Beautiful Two Rivers Park will be our location.
WE RED HEART TEACHERS WORLDWIDE IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST SIMULTANEOUS TEACHER CELEBRATION.
WHAT YOURE JOINING:
- 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- A shared goal:
_CELEBRATE EDUCATORS. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES._
WHY THIS MATTERS
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized
Students win
Schools improve
Communities get stronger
This is bigger than a race.
_ITS A MOVEMENT._
Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time
DEDICATE YOUR RUN
Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation often the first time they've heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th.
SCHOOL CHALLENGE
Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total.
WHAT YOU GET
Official We red heart Teachers 5K shirt
Finisher medal - same as in-person participants
Official race bib with your participant number
GOAL
Were aiming for:
100,000 miles walked or run for educators.
_BE PART OF MAKING IT HAPPEN._
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
NEW AWARDS FOR THIS YEAR:
_MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT_ (School with highest participation)
_FASTEST TEACHER _(Male & Female)
_TEAM CHAMPION_ (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
_LEGACY AWARD_ - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.
Race Day Schedule
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
8:00 Race Start
8:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
CALL TO ACTION!!
Register today and be part of the movement.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED BUT THE MOMENT IS. JOIN US!
ONE DAY.
ONE MOVEMENT.
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We red heart Teachers Virtual 5K .
NASHVILLE has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
_ NATIONAL DAY TO MOVE FOR EDUCATION_
Beautiful Two Rivers Park will be our location.
WE RED HEART TEACHERS WORLDWIDE IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST SIMULTANEOUS TEACHER CELEBRATION.
WHAT YOURE JOINING:
- 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- A shared goal:
_CELEBRATE EDUCATORS. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES._
WHY THIS MATTERS
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized
Students win
Schools improve
Communities get stronger
This is bigger than a race.
_ITS A MOVEMENT._
Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time
DEDICATE YOUR RUN
Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation often the first time they've heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th.
SCHOOL CHALLENGE
Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total.
WHAT YOU GET
Official We red heart Teachers 5K shirt
Finisher medal - same as in-person participants
Official race bib with your participant number
GOAL
Were aiming for:
100,000 miles walked or run for educators.
_BE PART OF MAKING IT HAPPEN._
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
NEW AWARDS FOR THIS YEAR:
_MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT_ (School with highest participation)
_FASTEST TEACHER _(Male & Female)
_TEAM CHAMPION_ (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
_LEGACY AWARD_ - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.
Race Day Schedule
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
8:00 Race Start
8:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
CALL TO ACTION!!
Register today and be part of the movement.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED BUT THE MOMENT IS. JOIN US!
Races
-
We Love Teachers 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 18 MAY -
We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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We Love Teachers 5K - Under 18
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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3150 McGavock Pk, Nashville, 37214, TN, United States
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