Thousands join in on the annual Music City Turkey Trot in Downtown Nashville

December 4, 2024

The original Nashville Thanksgiving Day running and walking event welcomed more than 2100 participants from around the nation

NASHVILLE, Tenn (December 4, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Music City Turkey Trot had over 2100 participants turnout in the heart of Downtown Nashville to take part in the original Nashville Thanksgiving Day running and walking event. The event featured a 1-mile course and 5K course that welcomed trotters of all ages, experience levels, and for the first time, four-legged friends who trotted in the inaugural Music City Doggie Dash. Both courses began and finished in Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, and journeyed through iconic areas of Nashville, including over Gateway Bridge.

Impressive results were seen across the board, with Robert Andwood, the men’s 5K champion, completing the 3.1 miles in 16:22. Coming in after Andwood was the men’s 5K second-place finisher, Joshua Novotny. Chatham Anderson took the third-place spot. The women’s 5K course was led by Jennifer Malavolta, who finished with a time of 19:36. Second and third-place finishers for the women’s 5K were Jadyn Zdanavage and Alyssa Jochen.

“With a tradition that is enjoyed by so many people nationwide, we are constantly trying to find ways to welcome even more to take part in the holiday fun, pets and all!” said Malain McCormick, Owner and Operator of Run Nash, producer of the Music City Turkey Trot. “We take pride in being a part of so many people’s Thanksgiving holiday, and hope to continue to see even more people and four-legged friends joining us in years to come.”

One notable participant was actor, singer, and philanthropist Charles Esten who ran the trot with his family. Race day also featured a costume competition, awarding the top three winners apple pies to add to their holiday spread.

The 2024 Music City Turkey Trot supported Nurture the Next, a local charity with the mission to support parents and the communities where they live in creating loving homes that make children feel nurtured. Today, they provide in-home parenting support in 30 counties in Tennessee and offer several statewide programs.

For more information about Run Nash, visit www.runnash.com and follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT RUN NASH

Run Nash is a Nashville-based event production company that focuses on creating professionally managed experiences for participants of all levels. Run Nash, formerly I Run For The Party and What Do You Run For, is the largest locally-owned running event organization and has been producing races for over 15 years. Their ambition is to create fun events for all levels of runners and walkers that encourage healthy living, involve the whole family and support local charities. Learn more at runnash.com.

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