Ignite the Future 5k & Fun Run
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to make a difference at the Ignite the Future 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the vibrant city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This exciting event is not just about racing; it's a heartfelt movement aimed at expanding opportunities for students with autism and other special needs. Participants can choose to run the 5K or join in the fun run, all while supporting a fantastic cause.
Every step taken during this event will contribute to the growth of Ignite Achievement Academy, helping to fund the development of a new school building designed to meet the unique sensory, learning, and therapeutic needs of its students. Additionally, the funds raised will create vital scholarship opportunities, ensuring that every family can access high-quality, individualized education, regardless of their financial situation. Whether you're racing, walking with loved ones, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation will help ignite a future filled with hope and possibility for students who deserve every chance to thrive. Join us in building brighter pathways, one stride at a time!
Every step taken during this event will contribute to the growth of Ignite Achievement Academy, helping to fund the development of a new school building designed to meet the unique sensory, learning, and therapeutic needs of its students. Additionally, the funds raised will create vital scholarship opportunities, ensuring that every family can access high-quality, individualized education, regardless of their financial situation. Whether you're racing, walking with loved ones, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation will help ignite a future filled with hope and possibility for students who deserve every chance to thrive. Join us in building brighter pathways, one stride at a time!
Organiser's Description
Ignite the Future 5K & Fun Run is more than a raceits a movement to expand opportunity, access, and hope for students with autism and other special needs.
All proceeds from the event directly support the growth of Ignite Achievement Academy, helping fund the development of a new school building designed specifically to meet the sensory, learning, and therapeutic needs of our students. Funds raised will also provide critical scholarship opportunities, ensuring that families can access individualized, high-quality education regardless of financial circumstances.
Whether youre running the 5K, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement helps ignite a future filled with possibility for students who deserve every opportunity to succeed.
Together, we can build brighter pathwaysone stride at a time.
All proceeds from the event directly support the growth of Ignite Achievement Academy, helping fund the development of a new school building designed specifically to meet the sensory, learning, and therapeutic needs of our students. Funds raised will also provide critical scholarship opportunities, ensuring that families can access individualized, high-quality education regardless of financial circumstances.
Whether youre running the 5K, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement helps ignite a future filled with possibility for students who deserve every opportunity to succeed.
Together, we can build brighter pathwaysone stride at a time.
Races
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Ignite the Future 5k & Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 19 JAN
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8850 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, 28227, NC, United States
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