NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lace up your running shoes and prepare to make a difference! Dream Streets invites the community to participate in the 11th annual Dream Streets 5K & 10K, happening Saturday, March 29, at 8 a.m. All proceeds from the race will directly support Dream Streets’ mission to serve single mothers and families in need.

Dream Streets, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, protects and empowers distressed individuals by providing supplemental groceries, family-strengthening tools, and positive community engagement. Their impact is felt throughout West and North Nashville, with services offered at physical locations, mobile ministry sites, and directly on the streets they serve.

Race Details & Registration

Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join the event. Registration fees are as follows:

• 5K: $45
• 10K: $55

Each registration includes:

✔ Official race timing

✔ Race t-shirt

✔ Swag bag filled with discounts and goodies from local businesses

For young runners, Dream Streets also offers a free 1-mile fun run for children under 12. While participation is free, children’s t-shirts will be available for purchase.

This year’s race route will start and finish at the Dream Streets West location, taking participants through the neighborhoods Dream Streets serves. Families are encouraged to bring strollers and walk or run together.

Running for a Greater Cause

Many of the neighborhoods Dream Streets serves are food deserts, with limited access to fresh, affordable food. Thanks to partnerships with Second Harvest, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Turnip Truck, Kroger, and Costco, Dream Streets volunteers collect fresh food donations seven days a week. These efforts have resulted in the distribution of 555,000 pounds of free groceries in 2024 alone, helping families in West and North Nashville put healthy food on the table.

“Without Dream Streets, five kilometers is the same distance many families would have to walk or take the bus just to access groceries,” the organization states.

More Than Just a Race

Beyond raising funds, the Dream Streets 5K & 10K celebrates community, health, and wellness.

“This 5K/10K was one of our very first events, and it’s a beautiful representation of what happens when a community comes together. Not only does it support our mission, but it also encourages health and wellness for all individuals. It’s our favorite day of the year!” said TJ Fletcher, Executive Director of Dream Streets.

Following the race, all attendees are invited to stick around for a post-race celebration featuring:

🎉 Awards Ceremony

🍽️ Delicious Food

🎶 Live Music

🎈 Family-Friendly Activities

You do not have to participate in the race to attend the after-party!

Get Involved

Be part of something bigger—sign up today to run, walk, or cheer on the participants! Visit www.dreamstreetstn.com/ds5k to register.

For more information about Dream Streets and how you can support their mission, visit www.dreamstreetstn.com or follow them on social media at @dreamstreetstn.

Media Contact:

TJ Fletcher

Executive Director & CEO, Dream Streets

📧 tj@dreamstreetstn.com

📞 (615) 942-5559