Music City Run for Dyslexia
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Riverview Pavilion, Shelby Park, 37206
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run or walk along Nashville's scenic greenways to support children with Dyslexia and learning disabilities through vital tutoring.
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
Join the 4th annual Music City Run for Dyslexia in Nashville, TN, a meaningful event supporting K-12 students with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Every step you take along the scenic Cumberland River and through Shelby Bottoms greenway helps provide equitable access to high-quality assessment, tutoring, and advocacy. This run/walk offers a 5K, 10K, and a 1-Mile Dyslexia Dash for all ages, with net proceeds directly funding free interventional tutoring. It's an opportunity to connect with a supportive community and make a tangible difference.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 5K, 10K, or 1-Mile Dyslexia Dash along the beautiful Cumberland River and Shelby Bottoms greenway.
- Support Learning Matters, a non-profit providing tutoring and advocacy for students with Dyslexia.
- Celebrate youth achievements with special awards for younger participants.
Standout details
- Supports K-12 students with Dyslexia
- Scenic course along Cumberland River
- Youth awards offered
- Hosted by non-profit Learning Matters
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 6.2 Miles
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM CDT · From $54.00
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
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The course
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From the organizer
1-in-5 kids are impacted by Dyslexia.
Go the extra mile to help our children read on Saturday September 26th at the 4th annual Music City Run for Dyslexia. Every step counts in the 5K run/walk and 10K course along the Cumberland River and through Shelby Bottoms, one of Nashville’s 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 , 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!
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