Community Matters 5K
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Community Matters 5K : Charlotte, NC
Community Matters 5K is scheduled for August 29, 2026 at Community Matters Cafe on West 1st Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event supports Charlotte Rescue Mission’s Community Matters Cafe, a program that provides a 6-month Life Skills Program for graduates of a 120-day recovery program. The Life Skills Program covers housing and transportation and works on topics such as conflict resolution, expressing concerns, and healthy ways to cope with stress in classroom and restaurant settings.
Event options include a 5K Run/Walk and a 5K Ruck. Other registration options listed are Sleep In Supporter and Sponsor a Resident, the latter covering the registration cost of a Charlotte Rescue Mission resident and not including the sponsor’s own registration. The event shows a fundraising goal of $20,000 with $27.48 raised so far and reports 18 participants.
Registration fees change over time; listed price points range from $44.79 at early registration to $66.18 on the event date. Registration terms state that there are no refunds and that race management may cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to acts of God. Transfer instructions are available for registrants who need to transfer entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
