Events
Description
Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. This event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and like-minded individuals both in and out of the water and wastewater industry. The McAlpine Creek Cross Country Course is a mostly flat and partially shaded course, making this a perfect race for beginners and experienced runners alike. Runners, joggers, walkers, rollers, pets, and strollers are all welcome!
Virtual 5k
We will be offering a virtual Water For People 5K option for those who might want to participate from out of state or those that cannot attend the race in person. Virtual runners can participate from anywhere! To register, please select "Virtual 5K" above.
Race Details
❗T-SHIRT DEADLINE EXTENDED!!❗ Sign up before 5pm on Friday, April 11th to guarantee a T-shirt. Check out the design here!
PACKET PICKUP: Thurs - Fri, May 8 - 9th, 5 - 7 pm - Charlotte Running Company (details below)
- 5 - 7 pm, Thursday, May 8th, Charlotte Running Co. - Promenade: 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #200, Charlotte, NC 28277
- 5 - 7 pm, Friday, May 9th, Charlotte Running Co. - Dilworth: 1412 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
- Come grab your race bib and t-shirt at our table.
- Extra-T-shirts will also be sold for $15/each.
RACE DAY: Saturday, May 10th - McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
- 8:00 am - Day-of registration opens for those not yet registered. Packets (race bibs) can also be picked up if you missed the Packet Pick-Up Events.
- 8:30 am - Day-of registration closes.
- 9:00 am - Race starts!
- 9:50 am - Race awards for fastest male and female in each age bracket are announced.
- Parking: The map below shows the race start/finish line and the nearest parking lots. Volunteers will be stationed at the entrances to the park directing traffic.
- Bathrooms: there will be portable bathrooms facilities near the start/finish line. There are also bathroom facilities near the parking lot.
- Day-of Registration: will be located at the covered pavilion.
- Medic: Volunteer firefighters will be on site to address minor medical issues should they occur during the race.
- Food & Water: snacks and water will be provided to race participants. Stop by the Charlotte Water Wagon for a cool drink!
- Pets: leashed four-legged friends are welcome to join the 5K.
Charlotte 5K Course Map
McAlpine Creek Park's 5K course is dynamic, challenging, and scenic. The course is packed gravel and is open to the public, so be weary of pedestrians and cyclists.
Awards and Door Prizes
Join your fellow philanthropists, water lovers, and athletic and community minded neighbors, for a fun run and a good cause. The fastest male and female runners in each age bracket will receive a gift card from Charlotte Running Co.! The biggest team and fastest team will compete for bragging rights like in years past, and will each receive a plaque to hang on their wall.
Age Groups (M&F): 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Together We Can Do More - Join a Team
It is a Water For People 5K tradition that the largest team and the fastest teams each are awarded a plaque for a full year of bragging rights that they can hang on their wall.
Teams must consist of at least 5 people to compete for these awards. Team times will be takes as the total of the 5 fastest runners in each team.
Click on the Teams tab to create or join an existing group.
Learn More About Water For People
The purpose of Water For People is to Help People in developing countries Help Themselves. Water For People strongly believes that project beneficiaries, men and women, must be actively involved in all aspects of a project (planning, design, implementation, cost-sharing and operation/maintenance) to nurture local autonomy, initiative, management and ownership. Water For People has adopted the Country of Bolivia, and actively funds projects and participates in annual work trips benefiting those less fortunate in Bolivia. Click on the link above to learn more.
Race Contact Info
Place
8711 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC US 28212
Directions
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