St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5k
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St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5k - Event overview
The St. Nektarios Taking Steps event is scheduled for November 21, 2026 at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 5108 Kuykendall Rd, Charlotte, NC. The event raises funds for St. Hermione Home, described as a Christ-centered refuge for pregnant homeless women.
Distances and participation options include:
- 5K
- Dome Dash - 1/3 mile walk, run, or sprint around the church
- Sleep In Supporter - not an in-person registration; includes a shirt and finisher medal
Each participant receives a race shirt and a finisher ornament. The event also lists handcrafted olive wood finisher medals, hand-carved in Bethlehem, for all participants. Overall and age-group awards will be announced by the organizers.
A post race celebration at the St. Nektarios Life Center follows the event and includes hot and cold drinks, snacks, a medals and awards ceremony, and Greek pastries available for purchase with presale orders accepted.
Fundraising figures shown on event materials list $1,854.86 raised toward a $15,000 goal, with 297 participants reported. The event notes that there are no refunds for registration, and that race management may cancel or modify the event; registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
