REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 15, 2020!!
For the first time since the Boulevard Bolt’s inception in 1994, there will not be an onsite race on Thanksgiving Day. The Bolt Steering Committee has decided for the safety of our participants, staff, and volunteers, to host the first ever VIRTUAL BOLT! The Bolt has always been a tradition for families and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday while giving back to the homeless community in Nashville. While we hate to not have the chance to be together in-person, we must be mindful of the pandemic and the uncertainty we face this fall.
While not being together in-person to race is disappointing, we are encouraging runners to focus on what they can do instead of what they can’t do. The VIRTUAL Boulevard Bolt will allow you to still give back to a community that desperately needs our support now more than ever! Nashville has suffered so much in 2020 and we need to KEEP CALM AND BOLT ON to raise money for our homeless neighbors!
The 2020 one-of-a-kind race t-shirt states just that, and we hope you will continue with the tradition and join us virtually this year – for more information on the logistics, see our registration page.
Have questions? Email molly@boulevardbolt.org.
The Boulevard Bolt, organized by volunteers, is a collaborative effort of Immanuel Baptist Church, St. George’s Episcopal Church and The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom in Nashville. Since 1994, the Boulevard Bolt has grown from 2,500 participants to over 7,500 participants. Today, the Boulevard Bolt ranks among the largest 5-mile races in the country. More importantly, we have donated $3,395,000 to the homeless community in Nashville.
The 2019 Boulevard Bolt will be the 26th anniversary of this annual Thanksgiving Day event. Every year, people all over Nashville and beyond come together to run or walk the 5-mile course on Belle Meade Boulevard. Whether you are a competitive racer, or just want to walk with friends and family, the Boulevard Bolt is a fun event for all and a great way to celebrate the season of giving.
The efforts of many people make the annual Boulevard Bolt possible. Race week volunteers, led by a Steering Committee of volunteers from each congregation coordinate the preparation and race day events. In addition, many generous individuals, organizations and corporations sponsor The Boulevard Bolt and ensure that the funds are raised to help the homeless. All proceeds from the race go directly to local agencies working to end homelessness and offer support until that can be accomplished.
Questions: molly@boulevardbolt.org