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 at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church on Kuykendall Road in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 21, 2026. The event offers multiple participation options:
- 5K
- Dome Dash (1/3 mile)
- Sleep In Supporter not in person; includes a shirt and finisher medal
The event supports two local charities: Shelter Health Services and St. Hermione Home. Each beneficiary has a listed fundraising goal of $15,000 and showed $0 raised at the time of listing.
A post-race celebration at the St. Nektarios Life Center will include hot and cold drinks, snacks, finish medals and an awards ceremony. Greek pastries will be available for purchase. All participants receive hand carved olive wood finisher medals produced in Bethlehem. Overall and age group awards will be announced.
Registration uses tiered pricing for the 5K; example fees listed include $34.09, $39.44, and $44.79 at different registration periods. Participants 12 and under pay $20 with a discount applied at checkout. The event listing specifies no refunds, a transfer option, and that Race Management may cancel or modify the event for unfavorable conditions; registration fees are not refundable if cancellation results from Acts of God. Sponsorship opportunities are available, with an offline option to avoid online processing fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
