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A Race That Directly Supports Water For People

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Charlotte 5K (Timed)

04/28 9:00AM EDT

Charlotte 5k (Non Timed)

04/28 9:00AM EDT

Description

The Water for People 5K is back for Spring 2024! We have the best of both worlds this year again; an in-person 5K in Charlotte and a 'virtual' 5K allowing people to participate across the state of North Carolina, (or anywhere in the world!) at the location of their choosing. 

Race Day is Sunday, April 28th! We are excited to welcome runners, walkers, and cha-cha-sliders alike to support our mission and enjoy a beautiful morning out on the trail. This event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and community minded people both in and out of the water and wastewater industry.

We look forward to creating an awesome experience for everyone involved. 

T shirt Deadline will be April 5th. Sign up before this date to guarantee a T shirt.

Awards: 1st Place Overall (M&F), winner of each age group (M&F)

Age Groups (M&F): 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Race Details

PACKET PICKUP: Thurs - Fri,  April 25 - 26th, 4 - 7 pm - Charlotte Running Co., 1412 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

  • 4 - 7 pm, both Thursday and Friday. Come grab your race bib and t-shirt at our table in the back of the store.
  • Extra-T-shirts will also be sold for $15/each. 
  • Anyone who picks up their packet will receive 10% off any purchases made at Charlotte Running Co. that day. 

RACE DAY: Sunday, April 28th - 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 Friday's Packet Pick-Up Event. 
  • 8:30 am - Day-of registration closes. 
  • 9:00 am - Race starts!
  • 9:30 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 near the start/finish line. 
  • MEDIC: Volunteer firefighters will be on site to address minor medical issues should they occur during the race. 
  • FOOD & WATER: snacks and bottled water will be provided to race participants. 

 

 

 

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 prizes. 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. 

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

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

Tank of Water Sponsors

Bucket of Water Sponsors

Pitcher of Water Sponsors

Start/Finish Line Sponsor

Turnaround Point Sponsor

Local Charlotte Sponsors

Place

McAlpine Creek Park
8711 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC US 28212

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