Hilly Chantilly 5K
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Event Overview
The Hilly Chantilly 5K is a chip timed running event located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The race takes place in the historic Chantilly neighborhood, a residential area established in 1913 situated between Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth. The course utilizes tree-lined streets and avoids crossing any major thoroughfares.
Course Details
The route consists of a 5K (3.1 miles) loop that begins and ends within Chantilly Park at 222 Wyanoke Avenue. While the name suggests significant elevation, the course features gentle, rolling hills with a total elevation gain of approximately 115 feet.
The path follows a specific sequence of residential streets:
- The race starts with an uphill section on Wyanoke Avenue before turning onto Bascom Street and Laburnum Avenue.
- After turns onto Saint Julien Street and Bay Street, runners encounter a downhill segment.
- The route continues through Hanover and Chesterfield Avenue, which serves as the longest uphill portion of the event.
- A section on Shenandoah Avenue provides the longest and fastest downhill stretch.
- The final stages include a winding path through the Lorna Loop, leading to Kingsbury Drive and returning to Bascom Street.
- The race concludes with a downhill sprint back into Chantilly Park via Wyanoke Avenue.
Registration Information
Registration is open to the public with a set fee, and a discount is available for participants aged 12 and under. The event proceeds benefit the Chantilly Neighborhood Association, which focuses on sustainable urban living and the preservation of natural beauty within center-city neighborhoods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
