Strides for Shelter 5k
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Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run : October 17, 2026
Strides for Shelter is a community running event presented by the Canopy Housing Foundation at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marks the event's tenth anniversary and benefits Crisis Assistance Ministry. Proceeds will fund a major update of the Ministry’s Free Store to improve organization, layout, and customer flow for families seeking clothing, shoes, and household essentials.
The event offers multiple participation options and race support. Registration includes a race t-shirt and chip timing for on-course runners. Participants also receive a swag bag, and post-race food and drink will be available. Children's activities are offered at the event. Virtual or sleep-in registrants may choose packet pickup or have their shirt and packet shipped if they register before October 6.
Since the race began in 2016, the Canopy Housing Foundation has returned more than $242,000 from race proceeds to local beneficiaries addressing homelessness. For 2026 the fundraising goal is shown as $20,000 with $3,849.50 raised to date. The event lists several sponsor levels and in-kind contributors supporting the race.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K on-course with chip timing
- 5K (Virtual or Sleep-in) packet pickup or shipping option
- 1K Fun Run
