Faster For Foster Trail Run

Thompson's Station, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event

The Faster For Foster Trail Run takes place on April 11, 2026, at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. The event benefits New To You, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports foster children in middle Tennessee. The organizer states that 100% of race proceeds will go to helping foster children. Foster children and foster families may register for free under an honor system. Registration closes on April 10 and there is no race day registration.

Distances

  • 10K
  • 5K

Course and logistics

Both races use trails at Preservation Park. The 10K follows the 5K course twice. The course is marked with orange or pink flags; clustered flags indicate turns. The first roughly 2 miles are grass or gravel jeep road with wide trails and a short out-and-back near mile 1.25-1.75 toward the Mars Dog Park on the Railroad Trail. Runners pass under a train track bridge to a turnaround near mile 1.5 where bib numbers are noted to verify the out-and-back. The route then climbs a short hill to the Depot Trail. The final mile is technical single-track with rocks and roots; runners are asked to look down, slow on technical sections, and announce passes by saying "on your left." The course finishes with a downhill section back to the pavilion; red barns are visible near the finish. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. Bathrooms are about 0.15 mile from the parking area.

Awards

Monetary awards are planned for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall in female, male, and dog categories for each race. First-place awards are planned for age groups 12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-89. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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