Stride for Pride 5K
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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay
Stride for Pride 5K & Relay is a community running event on March 6, 2027, at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, NC. The event focuses on inclusivity, visibility, and promoting health and wellness within the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. It features running, walking, and spectator participation alongside a post-race celebration.
Event distances:
- 3.1 Miles - 5K Individual
- 3.1 Miles - 5K Relay
Registration opens July 8, 2026, and closes September 27, 2026. Fees are listed for the two events: $25.00 for the 5K Individual and $50.00 for the 5K Relay. Relay registration is managed by the team captain who pays for the team; subsequent team members join the designated team during registration at no additional charge.
The post-race celebration includes vendor booths, music, drag performances, aerial silks, and live entertainment. Participants may bring a picnic lunch and mingle after the race. Local and queer-owned businesses, nonprofits, artists, and performers are invited to apply to be vendors or performers.
Awards and prizes: finisher medals for all 5K participants and relay participants. Top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the 5K will be recognized across listed age divisions. Top three male, female, and open gender teams in the relay will receive awards. Additional surprise awards are planned.
Registration policies state the event is rain or shine. There are no refunds unless race insurance was purchased, and organizers may modify or cancel the event for unsafe conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
