North Carolina · 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, October 7, 2027. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 7, 2027
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, October 7, 2027
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling Uptown Charlotte course (minimal elevation gain, ~50-100 ft)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- komen.org
About the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
A massive pink-clad 5K run/walk through Uptown Charlotte with a survivor parade and expo, raising money for breast cancer research and community health programs.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest breast-cancer fundraising 5Ks in the Carolinas; a premier Susan G. Komen event
- Notes
- [next_date estimated]
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Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure: common questions
- When is the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, October 7, 2027.
- Where is the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
- How many people run the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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