Right Moves for Youth Twilight 5K

APR
24
2026
Celebrate the 29th annual Right Moves For Youth Twilight 5K at First Ward Park in Charlotte with a lively 5K and kids fun run supporting local students. Race shirts and medals add to the community fun while you help fund youth programs.
Fri 24 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

The Right Moves For Youth Twilight 5K Road Race & Walk takes place on April 24, 2026, at First Ward Park, 301 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC. The event includes a 5K (3.1 miles) and a kids fun run. It is presented as the 29th annual Twilight 5K. Each participant will receive a race shirt and a medal; shirts and medals are distributed first-come, first-served. Registrants must register by April 20 to receive a race t-shirt (adult and youth). The event requires more than 50 volunteers and operates a no-refund registration policy.

Race structure and fundraising

Race options listed include:

  • 5K (3.1 miles)
  • Kids Fun Run

Additional participation options include a Phantom Runner category and a Fundraise Only option. Registration fees vary by category and date. The race serves as an annual fundraiser for Right Moves For Youth, an organization that supports students in grades 6-12. The program reaches approximately 1,000 students each year and serves 19 middle and high school sites plus online groups. The event marks the organization’s 35th anniversary and is used to raise funds for student services in the community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
5 km
5k Run/walk K-12
Phantom Runner
Kids Fun Run/walk