Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run

FEB

28

2026

This February event in Charlotte's Highland Creek neighborhood features a 5K road race and a separate Family Fun Run. Proceeds support six local public schools. Participants registering for the 5K by February 8 are guaranteed a race t-shirt.

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run is a running event scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026. It features two separate events: a Family Fun Run and a 5K road race. Both courses take place in the Highland Creek neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, which the event describes as hilly.

Location

The event starts and finishes at Highland Creek Elementary School, located at 7242 Highland Creek Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269.

Event Details

5K Road Race: A standard road race.
Family Fun Run: A shorter, separate event.

Proceeds from the event benefit six public schools in the Highland Creek area. Registration for the 5K includes a t-shirt for participants who sign up by February 8, 2026. T-shirts are not included with registration for the Family Fun Run. Organizers welcome volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Run the Creek 5k

Family Fun Run