HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K
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HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K : Charlotte, NC
The HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K is scheduled for May 16, 2026 at Atrium Health Myers Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event marks the 10th annual running and raises funds for Levine Children’s Hospital and care for children affected by congenital heart conditions. The HEARTest Yard Foundation lists $19,784.29 raised toward a $100,000 goal; the event page shows 320 participants.
The event program includes pre-race activities such as day-of registration, packet pick-up, and announcements, a 5K on the streets of Charlotte, and a post-race celebration with refreshments, music, inflatables, and remarks. A Kids' Fun Run for children 12 and under takes place during the post-race activities; registration is not required and participants receive a goodie bag. The kids' run does not include a shirt.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Run For Your Life, 901 S Kings Dr, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC. Registration fees for the 5K are listed as $30 for early bird registration ending March 16 and $35 for regular registration thereafter.
The event is presented by LifeShare Carolinas with additional presenting and sponsor partners. It is a rain-or-shine event; race management may cancel or modify the event for severe conditions. Registration fees are nonrefundable unless Refund Protection was purchased, and management reserves the right to adjust plans in the case of cancellation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
