Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte: 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer

Schedule

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:15 am

UTC-04:00

Location

First Ward Park | Charlotte, NC

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Join us on March 21st as the colorectal cancer community gathers at First Ward Park for the Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte 5K run/walk!
Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte is organized by and for survivors, patients, caregivers, and supporters right here in Charlotte, NC, with support from the Colon Cancer Coalition.
🐦 Early Bird Fees 🐦
Through February 28, 2026
🎟 Adult Runner/Walker: $40
🎟 Youth (18 and under): $18
🎟 Kid's Fun Run (10 and under): $18
🎟 Virtual Participant: $25
⬇️ Regular Fees ⬇️
March 1 - Event Day
🎟 Adult Runner/Walker: $45
🎟 Youth (18 and under): $20
🎟 Kid's Fun Run (10 and under): $20
🎟 Virtual Participant: $25
💙 Colorectal cancer patients and survivors register for free 💙
🗓️ Event Schedule 🗓️
6:45 AM - Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
7:30 AM - Opening Ceremony
7:40 AM - Kid's Fun Run
8:00 AM - 5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
9:15 AM - Closing Ceremony: Team, Individual + Runner Awards
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First Ward Park, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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