Transplant Run 5K
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Transplant Run 5K, McAlpine Creek Park, Charlotte, NC
The Transplant Run 5K is an annual fundraising run and walk hosted by Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant team. The 2026 event takes place on May 9, 2026 at McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC.
The event raises money for heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients who face financial barriers to care. Funds support medications, medical equipment, and daily necessities such as electricity to power heart pumps. The Atrium Health Foundation fundraising total listed for the event is $3,726.87 with a goal of $10,000. A $20,000 matching gift has been pledged by the Tysinger Family Foundation to encourage contributions.
Distances offered at the event include:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Transplant and VAD patients may participate for free. Registration fees are tiered by date and include rates for adults, youth 12 and under, and a Sleep In Supporter option. Race management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. There are no refunds unless the participant enrolled in the Refund Protection Program. Park rangers will direct parking inside the park and will provide accessible parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
