Boulevard Bolt 5-Mile Thanksgiving Race & Family Stroll

About this adventure

Marking over a quarter-century of community tradition on Thanksgiving morning, the Boulevard Bolt brings more than 8,000 runners, joggers, walkers, and stroller-pushing families to Belle Meade Boulevard. Organized collaboratively by Congregation Micah, St. George's Episcopal Church, and Temple Ohabai Sholom, this beloved 5-mile untimed and timed event unites Middle Tennessee families in a shared morning of fitness and gratitude. The course travels down picturesque, tree-lined Belle Meade Boulevard, framed by historic estate architecture and vibrant autumn foliage, turning at the Percy Warner Park entrance before heading back. Staged at Temple Ohabai Sholom, participants enjoy live acoustic music, costumed turkey runners, complimentary hot cider, and water stations. Over its history, the race has raised millions of dollars directly supporting local Nashville agencies that combat homelessness. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible for jogging strollers and wagons; designated family walking waves allow comfortable strolls down the broad paved lanes of Belle Meade Boulevard. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Temple Ohabai Sholom facilities provide heated indoor restrooms with baby changing stations and quiet seating areas before and after the race. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome, from infants bundled in strollers to energetic youth and grandparents walking the festive route. • Sensory Tips: The starting area near Temple Ohabai Sholom is bustling with cheerful holiday crowds and announcements, while the tree-lined course offers peaceful, open-air walking.