Greater Charlotte 5k

Event Location:

Clanton Park
The address is: 1520 Clanton Road Charlotte NC 28208

Event Date:

Wed eve May 1^st, 2024

Event Times:

5:00-6:30:        Team packet pickup, company gathering.
6:30-7:30:        5k run/walk
7:30-9:00:        Post-race party & awards

Testimonials:

“I have received nothing but positive feedback about last night’s event. Thank you for hosting. I am sure we will participate again next year.”
Natalie Peterman-Prescient National-CFR Charlotte

“We had a great time last night and will definitely be back next year with a bigger contingent. Thanks for putting on such a fun, team building event.”
Maria Eby-Gilbane Building Company-CFR Charlotte

Event Staging:

The pre-race activities (packet pick-up, race night registration, company gathering etc) and post-race party will take place at the main picnic shelter located within the confines of Clanton Park. We will have plenty of banquet and picnic table seating for all teams and team members.

Race Course:

The 5k run/walk will take place entirely within the park with part of the race on the Irwin Creek Greenway. The start/finish will be at the main picnic shelter.

Party & Catering:

The post-race party will feature free pizza and free beer for all, however, companies are welcome to bring in their own food and drink if they so desire. We will have plenty of picnic and banquet table seating set up for all teams and team members. Our D.J will be playing music from start to finish. Our photographer will be taking team and individual photos which of course are free. Awards at 8 p.m for the largest team, team with best tee shirt and fastest teams/individuals.

Parking:

Plenty of parking is available at the main Clanton Park lot.  

Registration Fee:

$45 per team member.

On-Line Registration Deadline:

Friday April 26^th at 5 p.m

Team Payment Deadline:

Tuesday May 2^nd at 5p.m.

Race Day Registration:

Although it’s discouraged, (please sign up in advance) team members who misses the on-line registration deadline can show up on race night and join his or her team as a race night registrant

Team Referrals:

We love and greatly appreciate team referrals. Provide us with the contact name at a prospective company and get a $50 gift card if they register.