Communication Counts 5k
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Event overview
The Communication Counts 5k takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina (8711 Monroe Rd., 28212). The event is organized by Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center and is the 7th annual edition. Proceeds support access to speech-language and hearing services for people in the local community.
Distances
- 5k (timed)
- 5k (fun run, untimed)
- Kids Dash
- Virtual 5k
Entry details and awards
Timed 5k participants receive a timing bib for official results, a race t-shirt, and a finisher medal. Fun Run participants complete the same 5k course but are not timed; they receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal while supplies last. Kids Dash and Virtual 5k registrants receive a race t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers and to teams for fundraising and participation categories: the Team That Raises The Most, the Most Spirited Team, and the Largest Team.
Registration fees listed are $35 for the timed 5k and the fun run, $15 for the Kids Dash, and $25 for the Virtual 5k. Prices increase after February 28, 2026 for most events; the Kids Dash price increases after March 27, 2026. Virtual registration ends on March 28, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
