Communication Counts 5k
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $15.00 - $35.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 7th annual Communication Counts 5k on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This exciting event features a timed 5k race, a fun run, and a kids dash, making it a perfect day of fitness and fun for the whole family. Participants in the timed 5k will receive a timing bib, race t-shirt, and a finisher medal, while fun run participants will also complete the 5k course without the pressure of being timed. Kids Dash participants and virtual runners will each receive a race t-shirt, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake.
This spirited event not only promotes health and community engagement but also raises vital funds for the Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, providing essential speech-language and hearing services to those in need. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers in various categories, including the largest team and the most spirited team, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day. Come run, walk, or cheer for a great cause, and help us transform lives in our community!
This spirited event not only promotes health and community engagement but also raises vital funds for the Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, providing essential speech-language and hearing services to those in need. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers in various categories, including the largest team and the most spirited team, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day. Come run, walk, or cheer for a great cause, and help us transform lives in our community!
Organiser's Description
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center will host its 7th annual Communication Counts 5k timed race, fun run (untimed), and kids dash at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. We will also be bringing back our virtual race option. These events raise critical funds that provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives to anyone in need in our community.
Timed 5k participants will receive a timing bib for official race results, race t-shirt, and finisher medal. FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO COMPLETE THE 5K COURSE BUT WILL NOT BE TIMED, HELPING CSHC REDUCE EVENT COSTS. Fun Run participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal while supplies last. IF YOUD LIKE AN OFFICIAL RACE TIME, BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE 5K!
Kids Dash participants and Virtual Run registrants will each receive a race t-shirt. We will also be awarding prizes to:
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female
* the Team That Raises The Most
* the Most Spirited Team
* the Largest Team
Click here to view a map of McAlpine Creek Park's course [https://charlottespeechhearing.sharepoint.com//s/CharlotteSpeechandHearingCenter/EdzaNRHY0w5BpCefO6Le6QsBk_bBUzq546ZtnL5xExb07w?e=Yv1qD2].
Timed 5k participants will receive a timing bib for official race results, race t-shirt, and finisher medal. FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO COMPLETE THE 5K COURSE BUT WILL NOT BE TIMED, HELPING CSHC REDUCE EVENT COSTS. Fun Run participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal while supplies last. IF YOUD LIKE AN OFFICIAL RACE TIME, BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE 5K!
Kids Dash participants and Virtual Run registrants will each receive a race t-shirt. We will also be awarding prizes to:
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female
* the Team That Raises The Most
* the Most Spirited Team
* the Largest Team
Click here to view a map of McAlpine Creek Park's course [https://charlottespeechhearing.sharepoint.com//s/CharlotteSpeechandHearingCenter/EdzaNRHY0w5BpCefO6Le6QsBk_bBUzq546ZtnL5xExb07w?e=Yv1qD2].
Races
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Communication Counts 5k (Timed)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
The Communication Counts 5k race will be a timed race at McAlpine Creek Park, starting at 9:00am. -
Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Fun Run participants will also complete the 5k course but will not be timed, helping CSHC reduce event costs. -
Kids Dash
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$15.00
The Kids Dash will be an untimed race and the distance will vary based on the ages of our participants (100 yards to 1/4 mile). -
Virtual 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
$25.00
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8711 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, 28212, NC, United States
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