Nashville Striders Firecracker 5000 is a fun family Holiday event staged at Opry Mills Mall. The flat certified course features a modified double loop around the grounds of Opry Mills adjacent to Opryland Hotel. Common Start/Finish near Entrance 1, site of race morning packet pickup and registration.

More info: http://www.active.com/nashville-tn/running/distance-running-races/nashville-striders-firecracker-5000-2016?int=

Post Race refreshments hosted by Chuy’s.

Annual Event is on the Nashville Striders 2015-2016 Grand Prix Race Series.

Proceeds benefit Achille International Nashville Chapter and Nashville Striders Youth Fund.

Includes Free Kids’ 1KM Fun Run at 8:30 am with Special Awards. Sign up that morning.

Event details and schedule

Race begins promptly at 7:00 am near Entrance 1. Packet pickup race morning opens at 6:00 am adjacent to Chuy’s at Entrance 1.

Plenty of free parking available.

Short Sleeve Tech Shirts guaranteed to runners early registered by June 28.

Awards presented in following categories:

Top 3 Overall Male / Female

Top Masters Male / Female

Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male / Female in categories 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, up thru 80+ in 5 year increments.

Special Awards to Male / Female participant with Best Patriotic running attire.

Special Awards to participants in Kids’ KM Fun Run.