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Bells Bend 6 Miler

Nashville, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Bells Bend 6 Miler

The Bells Bend 6 Miler is a trail running event held at Bells Bend Park, a natural environment encompassing over 800 acres along the Cumberland River. The race is part of the Nashville Running Company 6 Mile Trail Race Series and is organized in collaboration with the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival & Expo.

The terrain consists of soft surfaces, primarily featuring cross-country style grass and packed dirt trails. Participants run through well-groomed paths that offer views of the river as the course navigates the park grounds. The event utilizes a cup-less water station system to maintain the cleanliness of the park environment. Runners are required to carry their own handheld hydration containers to utilize the water and gels provided at the start, finish, and mid-course aid stations.

The event offers the following distance:

  • 6 Miles

Registration is available online until a few days before the event, with options for in-store and race-morning registration also provided. Participants who register by the mid-March deadline are guaranteed a unisex cotton-blend lifestyle shirt. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers, including footwear and various gear items. The event also provides an opportunity for participants to donate to Move! Music City, a local non-profit organization supporting students in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Nashville

Race information

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6 mi
6 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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