Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run
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Run the Creek 5K and Family Fun Run
Run the Creek 5K and Family Fun Run takes place on February 27, 2027, at Highland Creek Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event includes a neighborhood 5K and a shorter family run that follow roads through the Highland Creek neighborhood, which includes hilly sections.
Distances:
- Family Fun Run - 1 mile
- Run the Creek 5K - 3.1 miles
The event is organized as a community activity that raises support for six local public schools: Highland Creek Elementary School, Cox Mill Elementary School, Ridge Road Middle School, Harris Road Middle School, Mallard Creek High School, and Cox Mill High School.
Registration details differ by event. Registration opens November 26, 2026, for both races. The 5K has a registration fee of $30 and its registration closes December 30, 2026. The Family Fun Run has a registration fee of $12 and its registration closes February 13, 2027. Participants who register for the 5K by February 8 are guaranteed a t-shirt. The Family Fun Run does not include a t-shirt.
The description above lists event format, distances, beneficiary schools, and registration timing and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
