Events
Place
7242 Highland Creek Parkway
Charlotte, NC US 28269
Description
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1ST!
Join us for the 2026 Run the Creek 5K and Family Fun Run on Saturday, March 7!
This exciting event offers a Family Fun Run starting at 8:30 am and a 5K road race starting at 9:00 am. Both events wind through the beautiful (and hilly!) Highland Creek neighborhood.
We believe in community, and this family-friendly initiative welcomes participants of all ages and paces, ensuring everyone can join in the fun!
Your participation supports Highland Creek's six public schools: Highland Creek Elementary School, Cox Mill Elementary School, Ridge Road Middle School, Harris Road Middle School, Mallard Creek High School, and Cox Mill High School.
Register by February 15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt for the 5K!
(Please note: the Family Fun Run does not include a t-shirt)
Interested in sponsoring? Email jbowen@highlandcreek.com
Interested in volunteering? Visit the Volunteer tab. We would love to have you!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Cancellation Policy
Refund & Cancellation Policy: Due to the fundraising nature of the Run the Creek 5K and Family Fun Run, entries are non-refundable. Entries also cannot be transferred from person to person. In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available for pick up at a location to be determined.
Please note: Unless previously communicated to the Race Director, we do not hold race packets for participants who do not show up on race day.
