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Greater Charlotte 5k

Event Location:

The Corvian Community School at University Research Park
The address is: 9501 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262

Event Date:

Thursday eve August 20th, 2020

Event Times:

5:00-6:30: Team packet pick-up, race night registration, company gathering
6:30-7:30: 5k run/walk
7:30-9:30: Post-race party & awards

2019 Testimonials:

“Thanks for producing a great event. Team GZA had a lot of fun and we plan To be back next year with more people.”
Kathleen Murphy -GZA

“Thank you so much. The event was very well run and we all had a ton of fun. What a great turnout for the area’s inaugural event. We look forward to participating again next year.”
Emily Larson -Acumentrics

Event Staging:

The pre-race activities (packet and T-shirt pick-up, race night registration, company gathering etc) will take place underneath a large hospitality tent which will be set up right next to the Soccer Field. The post-race party featuring free beer, free food, music, photographs and more will be held there as well. We will have plenty of banquet tables and chairs set up for comfortable seating for all.

Race Course:

The 5k run/walk will be an out and back on the Mallard Creek Greenway with the start/finish right next to the soccer field at the Corvian Community School.

Click here for the race course map!

Party & Catering:

We will be providing all participants with free pizza (most likely from Ciro’s) and free beer (most likely from Armored Cow Brewery) as part of the registration fee. However, for those companies that want to do something a bit more elaborate on the food and beverage side, you are welcome to cater your own corporate picnic. We will have plenty of banquet table seating for all. Our D.J will be playing music from event start to finish. Our photographer will be taking team and individual photos which are free for all. Awards at 8-8:15 for the fastest teams and individuals.

Parking:

Plenty of free parking will be available for everybody, most likely at the TIAA lot next door to Corvian School. Details soon.

Registration Fee:

$42

On-Line Registration Deadline:

Friday August 8th

Team Payment Deadline:

Tuesday August 11th

Race Day Registration:

Any team member who missed the on-line registration deadline can show up on race night and join his or her team as a race night registrant. All others can also register on race night. All race night entrants unaffiliated with a team can sign up as a guest of the Corporate FunRun team, thus, all runners are welcome.T-shirts are not guaranteed to race night registrants.

Team Referrals:

We love and greatly appreciate team referrals. Provide us with the contact name at a prospective company and get a $50 gift card if they register.

Sponsorships:

Event sponsorship is a great way to increase your company’s brand exposure, cultivate relationships with some of the area’s leading companies and connect with our very well educated participants all of whom work and live locally. Call or e-mail for a customized proposal.

Click HERE to download the race flyer!