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Saturday, March 6th, 2027
McAlpine Creek Park, Charlotte NC
5K
43–62°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
58–79°F
dry
2025
37–51°F
dry
2024
54–60°F
rain
2023
43–71°F
dry
2022
59–80°F
dry
2021
36–51°F
dry
2020
39–54°F
dry
2019
23–43°F
dry
2018
43–51°F
rain
2017
42–61°F
dry
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About this race
Join us on Saturday, March 6th, 2027, for the Stride for Pride 5K & Relay, a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, health, wellness and inclusivity! It is open to participants of all fitness levels--awards to all levels! Whether you’re running, walking or cheering on your friends and family, we’ll celebrate together with pride. We will have queer owned businesses and vendors, music and more!
Our Goal:
To celebrate inclusivity, empower the LGBTQIA+ community, and promote health and wellness. This event is not only about running but about creating visibility and creating spaces where everyone can feel safe, supported and celebrated. Let's come together and amplify the conversation around inclusivity, pride and community.
Post-Race Celebration
After the race, join us for a Post-Race Celebration! We’ll have music, vendor booths, drag, aerial silks, live music, and a chance to mingle with fellow runners. We encourage participants to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day with friends and family.
Vendors:
If you would like to be a vendor at our event please reach out to [email protected] and share a little bit about what you do and what you'd like to have at the event! (open to local business owners, queer biz owners, nonprofits, artists, and more)
Performances/Music/Art:
If you would like to be a performer at our event please reach out to [email protected] and share a little bit about what you do (open to dancers, artists, musicians, djs, drag queens, and more)
Photography:
Stay tuned!
Awards & Prizes
Finisher Medals for all 5K Relay and 5K participants!
Top 3 Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers in the 5K will receive awards in the following age divisions:
Overall, 1-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Top 3 Male, Female, and Open Gender teams in the 5K Relay will receive awards.
Relay Divisions: Overall Top 3
Additional surprise awards that having nothing to do with how fast you run!
Registration Policies
Event is rain or shine!
There are NO refunds for this race if you did not purchase the Race Insurance.
Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to extreme weather conditions or other unsafe conditions.
Visit our FAQ, Packet Pickup, Course, & About Hare Bandits, pages below for everything else you need to know!
Sponsors:
Partner with us and help make this event impactful. Contact us at [email protected] to become a sponsor and join us in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and inclusive racing!
Contact Information
For any event-related inquiries or assistance, please contact:
Name: Hannah Baxter, Race Director
Email: [email protected] ATTN: Hannah
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