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Saturday, February 27th, 2027
Highland Creek Elementary School, Charlotte NC
1 Mile · 5K
42–61°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
49–54°F
rain
2025
51–71°F
dry
2024
50–63°F
rain
2023
48–70°F
dry
2022
41–47°F
rain
2021
38–66°F
dry
2020
36–48°F
dry
2019
48–65°F
dry
2018
38–60°F
dry
2017
39–63°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for the 2027 Run the Creek 5K and Family Fun Run on Saturday, February 27!
This exciting event offers a Family Fun Run starting at 8:30 am and a 5K road race starting at 9:00 am. Both events wind through the beautiful (and hilly!) Highland Creek neighborhood.
We believe in community, and this family-friendly initiative welcomes participants of all ages and paces, ensuring everyone can join in the fun!
Your participation supports Highland Creek's six public schools: Highland Creek Elementary School, Cox Mill Elementary School, Ridge Road Middle School, Harris Road Middle School, Mallard Creek High School, and Cox Mill High School.
Register by February 8 to be guaranteed a t-shirt for the 5K!
(Please note: the Family Fun Run does not include a t-shirt)
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