Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club
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Event information
The Albemarle Rotary Club organizes the 5th Annual Race to Remember, a charity running and walking event on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Events listed include:
- 5k Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run
- Virtual 5k with shirt and mailing
Entry fees are listed as $30 for the in-person events and $35 for the virtual 5k. Registration closes on June 12, 2026. Participants who register by June 5 are eligible to receive a race shirt on race day; later registrants may pick up a shirt at Uwharrie Dash or have it mailed for an additional $3. Awards are planned for the top three finishers in each age group: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
Course and logistics
The event is scheduled to take place at Stanly County YMCA Park, 115 C.B. Crook Dr., Albemarle, NC 28001. The course route is described as passing through historic downtown Albemarle and surrounding neighborhoods. Parking is noted as available near Y Park, at Hartsell Funeral Home (522 N. Second St.), and in the lot across from the pavilion. Proceeds and donations are designated for Alzheimer’s and dementia research through Rotary’s nonprofit C.A.R.T. (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust). Additional course mapping information is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.