Full Belly Friends of Shelby 5K and Fun Run
Date
Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 8:30 AM CSTRace options
2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Join this festive post-Thanksgiving run in Nashville to support Shelby Park, a local food bank, and a scout troop with every step.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
2 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
1 Mile
closes Nov 28, 2026, 3:30 AM CST
6mo 22d 6h 15m leftAll-ages Fun Run
Closes Nov 28, 2026, 3:30 AM CST · From $13.72
5K
closes Nov 28, 2026, 3:59 AM CST
6mo 22d 6h 44m leftFull Belly 5K
Closes Nov 28, 2026, 3:59 AM CST · From $43.40
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseThe Full Belly Friends of Shelby 5K and Fun Run invites you to kick off the holiday season with a purpose. Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving in Nashville, this event offers a timed 5K and an all-ages Fun Run around Lake Sevier. Participants support Shelby Park and Bottoms, contribute to the Martha O'Bryan food bank, and help fund Nashville Scout Troop 3, making it a meaningful way to give back to the community.
What to expect
- A timed 5K race for those seeking a competitive challenge.
- An all-ages Fun Run or walk around Lake Sevier.
- A virtual run option available throughout Thanksgiving weekend.
Standout details
- Post-Thanksgiving tradition
- Benefits multiple local causes
- Timed 5K and all-ages Fun Run
- Virtual run option available
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
2 finishers in 3.1 Miles
Ranked by gun time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
2 3.1 Miles finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
26:06
Middle-of-pack benchmark using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 20:38.
People mix
Mixed field
Not enough data to show a breakdown yet.
Quick read
For the 3.1 Miles in 2025, this looks like a small field: 2 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 26:06. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:38. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: Not enough data (male) and 20:38 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs1 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall observed placement | Unspecified | Top 2 | 31:33 | finish-order sample |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | 2025 | 2 | 26:06 | 26:06 | 20:38 | Not enough data / 20:38 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The Full Belly is a fun and competitive race benefiting Shelby Park and Bottoms and raising money for neighbors in need during the holiday season. Join us the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the timed 5K race, the all-ages Fun Run (or walk) around Lake Sevier, or the virtual run any time during the Thanksgiving…
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weekend. With every race registration Friends of Shelby is collecting money and items for the Martha O'Bryan food bank. A portion of race proceeds also help fund Nashville Scout Troop 3