NeedLink Nashville's Rudolph's Red Nose Run
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
NeedLink Nashville's Rudolph's Red Nose Run is the organization's 44th annual 5K event, held on December 6, 2025, in Shelby Park, Nashville, TN. The event is described as family-friendly and pet-friendly, with activities for children including face painting and an appearance by Rudolph. Post-race offerings include coffee, breakfast sandwiches, live music, entertainment, and an awards ceremony. Participants are invited to wear costumes for a Rudolph costume contest, and there is a separate dog area and dog costume contest.
Race options, registration and fundraising
The event offers these options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
Packet pick up, bib pick up, and on-site registration take place at the event site on race day. Online registration is required; registrants may pick up packets for others if they know the other person’s date of birth. Strollers are asked to line up at the back of the race pack. The published registration fee is $34.09 ($30 plus a $4.09 processing fee) for both in-person and virtual entries. All proceeds benefit NeedLink Nashville; fundraising shows $290.55 raised toward a $5,000 goal. The participant list for the event contains 90 names. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.