Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: Labor Day, September 1, 2025
• Location: Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Sportsplex, Matthews, NC
• Parking: Plenty of safe parking near the course route
• Accessibility: Assured access for all participants

🏞️ Course Details

• Type: An out-and-back course
• Pathways: Paved pathways around and between the Sportsplex stadium and soccer fields
• Certification: Uncertified course at this time
• Difference: Course is different from the traditional route of the Matthews Alive Festival

⏰ Race Start Information

• Start Time: 7:30 AM
• Start Location: West pavilion off of the stadium
• Map: See the map on the [race website](https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Matthews/MatthewsKiwanisLaborDay5K?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB) for route and parking areas
• Packet Pickup: No packet pickup prior to race day

T-shirt 👕 Details

• Shirts: High-quality race shirts available on race day
• Guarantee: T-shirts guaranteed for participants registered before midnight August 14th
• Distribution: After cutoff, shirts distributed on a first come, first served basis
• Fun Run: Registration fee does not include a race shirt

💲 Registration Information

• Pre-registration Price: $35 until midnight Saturday, August 30
• Post-Cutoff Price: $45, registration available online and at the registration tables
• No Refunds: In case of cancellation, due to inclement weather, there will be no refunds or transfers
• Waiver: See signup waiver for further details

🤝 Community Support

• Thank You: The Kiwanis Club of Matthews thanks you for your participation
• Support: Helps support various club projects for the care of children in our community
• More Information: For more on Kiwanis Club activities visit: www.matthewskiwanis.org
• Event Type: The 5K will be held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed dangerous