Nashville, Tennessee (United States of America) - "St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Rock Running Series Nashville". St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the official benefiting charity partner of the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series. It's because of the generous support of the Nashville community, people across the region and country, that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital continues to lead the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. For more information, visit stjude.org. The event takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, with the start returning to 8th and Broadway and the finish line located outside of Nissan Stadium, with the amazing city skyline in view. Participants will pass numerous landmarks, including Broadway Honky Tonks, Music Row, the Gulch, 12 South, and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The course will lead participants past the Schermerhorn Symphony, Music City Center, and the Musica Roundabout before finishing outside of Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. The events include a 26.2-mile foot race and wheelchair race, a 13.1-mile foot race and wheelchair race, a 10K foot race, a 5K foot race, a 1 Mile race, KiDS Rock, and the Doggie Dash. The two-day race exhibition and packet pickup will return to the Music City Center. Expo attendees and guests will have access to the Music City Center and will be treated to live music by Nashville recording artists. Entertainment includes Encore Entertainment at the finish line, live music at the expo, and over 25 bands along the course. The demographics of the event show that 61% of participants are women, and 53% come from out of state. In 2024, the total impact on Nashville's economy was $56.2 million. The schedule of events includes the 2025 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville Health and Fitness Expo, which will be held at the Music City Center located at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203. On Thursday, April 24, the Health and Fitness Expo will run from Noon to 7 p.m. at the Music City Center, with media credential pickup from Noon to 4 p.m. Media interviews will be open, and please schedule with the PR team. On Friday, April 25, the Health and Fitness Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with media credential pickup from Noon to 4 p.m. Media interviews will also be open. On Saturday, April 26, Race Day begins with the 5K and 10K at 6:30 a.m. at 8th and Demonbreun, and the Marathon and Half Marathon at 7:20 a.m. at 8th and Broadway. On Sunday, April 27, the 1 Mile, Doggie Dash, and KiDS Rock races will take place at Nissan Stadium. The Doggie Dash starts at 12 p.m., followed by the 1 Mile Races at 12:30 p.m., and KiDS Rock at 1:00 p.m., with DJ Pete performing. Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series' simple idea of making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams, and entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music, and community, race weekends kick off with a free Health and Fitness Expo showcasing the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information, and much more. Events culminate with an Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists from a variety of genres. With a goal of helping participants find the Beat in Their Feet, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series features a Finish Line festival with entertainment, including live bands, DJs, dance zones, photo ops, food trucks, and more. http://go.evvnt.com/2823261-0?pid=6562

Red Bank, Tennessee (United States of America) - "MoonPie Move 5K and 10K Chattanooga". Join us on May 3 for the MoonPie Move 5K/10K race, where 5K runners will start and finish from the Red Bank Jubilee near Food City on a fast, flat route, while 10K participants will take on the same course with the added challenge of a climb to White Oak Park. Finishers can enjoy MoonPies, coffee, and MoonPie Stout donated by Naked River Brewing, with participants encouraged to explore the Jubilee afterward. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the local chapter of Girls on the Run. Produced by RunRhino, a Chattanooga-based company known for unique races like the 7 Bridges Marathon, Scenic City Mud Run, the Whiskey Run Series, and more, the MoonPie Move offers a fun and festive experience for every runner. With race distances including the 5K "Mini MoonPie Dash," a beginner-friendly and fun event, and the 10K "Double the MoonPie Fun," providing a balance of speed and stamina, participants will be fueled along the way with plenty of MoonPies. All runners receive a MoonPie-themed race shirt, a finisher’s medal, and a post-race MoonPie, making this a feel-good event for the entire community that blends fitness and fun with a delicious MoonPie twist. www.moonpiemove.com/chattanooga