Ready to Run, SMASHVILLE?

Show your Preds Pride and join us for the Fangtastic 5K on Sept. 23, 2023! We're kicking off the 2023-24 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 a.m. CT. We're proud to announce that a portion of the registration cost will automatically be contributed to the Nashville Predators Foundation. Additional donation and fundraising opportunities are available upon registration. SMASHVILLE, it's time to lace up your shoes and get training! Let's go Preds! Don't forget to share your photos with us as you train and participate in the Fangtastic 5K on social media! Use the hashtag #Fangtastic5K and tag @PredsNHL for a chance to be featured on the Preds social media.

Registration Includes

  • One (1) free ticket to a Nashville Predators game (Options: Oct. 17 vs. EDM, Oct. 24 vs. VAN, Nov. 14 vs. ANA, Nov. 20 vs. COL, Nov. 26 vs. WPG, Nov. 30 vs. MIN)
  • Commemorative 2023 Fangtastic 5K Race T-shirt
  • 2023 Fangtastic 5K Finisher's Medal

Registration Pricing

  • $55 (Early Bird Special - First Week Only!)
  • $65 (Sept. 3 - 22)
  • $75 (Race Day Registration)

*Registration Fees are Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable

Additional Race Information

Packet Pickup

Thursday, September 21

  • Location: Planet Fitness Franklin (1113 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064)
  • Hours: 1-6 p.m.
  • Parking: Free

Friday, September 22

  • Location: Ford Ice Center Bellevue (7638 Highway 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221)
  • Hours: 12-6 p.m.
  • Parking: Free

For those unable to attend packet pickup on Thursday and Friday, you can pick up your packet on race morning starting at 6:00 am at our tent on the plaza at Bridgestone Arena.

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 7:00 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 7:00 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.

Race Course

Click here to view a detailed map of the Fangtastic 5K race course.

Awards

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

Awards 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