St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5k
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St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5k
St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5k is a community running and walking event held at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church on Kuykendall Road in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 21, 2026. The event raises funds for St. Hermione Home, a Christ-centered refuge for pregnant homeless women; the fundraiser shows a current amount raised of $137.48 toward a $15,000 goal and lists 151 participants.
Event offerings include:
- 5K road race and walk
- Dome Dash, a 1/3 mile walk/run around the church for all ages
- Sleep In Supporter, a non‑in-person option that provides a shirt and finisher medal
All participants receive a finisher medal handcrafted from olive wood and described as hand-carved in Bethlehem. The event features a post-race community celebration at the St. Nektarios Life Center with hot and cold drinks, snacks, finish medals, an awards ceremony, and Greek pastries available for purchase with a presale option noted.
Registration policies state that fees are nonrefundable and that race management may cancel or modify the event for unfavorable conditions; registration fees are also not refundable in the event of cancellation due to events described as "Acts of God." Sponsors are organized in tiers such as Archangels, Angels, Guardians, Saints, and Friends. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
