Run the Creek 5K
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (February 28, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Run the Creek 5K in Charlotte, North Carolina, combines a 5K (3.1-mile) road race with a 1-mile Family Fun Run through the Highland Creek neighborhood. The event takes place on February 27, 2027: the Family Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9:00 a.m.
Run the Creek is open to all ages and abilities. Register in advance to be sure of getting a race T-shirt; the fun run does not include one.
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