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 exhilarating 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, all designed to promote awareness and support for vital speech-language and hearing services in our community. Participants in the 5k will enjoy competitive excitement with a timing bib, race t-shirt, and finisher medal, while fun run enthusiasts will receive a t-shirt and medal while supplies last.
In addition to the in-person festivities, we are thrilled to offer a virtual race option, allowing everyone to join in the fun no matter where they are! Awards will be given for the top male and female finishers, as well as special prizes for the team that raises the most, the most spirited team, and the largest team. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and camaraderie!
In addition to the in-person festivities, we are thrilled to offer a virtual race option, allowing everyone to join in the fun no matter where they are! Awards will be given for the top male and female finishers, as well as special prizes for the team that raises the most, the most spirited team, and the largest team. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and camaraderie!
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, 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.
5K registrants will receive a timing bib, race t-shirt, and finisher medal. Fun Run participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal while supplies last. Timing bibs are reserved for 5K registrants. 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].
5K registrants will receive a timing bib, race t-shirt, and finisher medal. Fun Run participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal while supplies last. Timing bibs are reserved for 5K registrants. 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
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 15 DECThe Communication Counts 5k race will be a timed race at McAlpine Creek Park, starting at 9:00am. -
Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 15 DECOur Fun Run will be an untimed event in which participants will walk/run alongside our timed 5k runners. -
Kids Dash
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$15.00
OPENS 15 DECThe 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
OPENS 15 DEC
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