The inaugural Connected Community 5K Run/Walk presented by Southern Energy and hosted by the Shelbyville-Bedford Community is coming up on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. This is an exciting event that supports vital local initiatives and benefits the Shelbyville and Bedford communities. With sixteen (16) K-12 schools in the district, your participation will make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless students.
This event is open to everyone, celebrating our community’s diversity and unity. We proudly welcome participants of all abilities, including those with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive, supportive, and accessible environment for all. Come walk, roll, or run, and be part of this special day!
Place
The race will begin and end on the Historic Shelbyville Square.
Packet Pickup
All participants must pick up their race packets (bib number, t-shirt) prior to the start of the race. You will be required to show your registration confirmation email and a photo ID to pick up your race packet (ID will not be required for minors).
School Team Packet Pickup:
If you registered under a School Team, you will receive additional information closer to race day regarding pre-race packet pickup times and locations specific to your school. If you do not pick up your race packet during the designated school pickup time, packets will be available for pickup at the general pre-race packet pickup on Friday, May 9th (see below).
General Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
When: Friday, May 9th, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Fly Arts Center, 204 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN
Awards
5K School Awards
Awards will be given to the top male & female 5K finisher in each grade:
Elementary School (Grades K – 5)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
High School (Grades 9-12)
5K Adult Awards
Awards will be given to the top male & female 5K finisher in each age group as follows: 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80 and over
Additional Awards:
Youngest Finisher Overall (across all events)
Oldest Finisher Overall (across all events)
