Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope, taking place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the iconic Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, Cabarrus! This exciting event, hosted by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, offers a fantastic opportunity to support Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K run and a family-friendly 1.5-mile fun run, both of which will take place on the legendary speedway track. Not only will you be supporting nearly 53,000 registered SONC athletes and Unified partners, but the first 250 registered 5K participants will also receive a complimentary voucher for the spectacular Christmas Light Show at Charlotte Motor Speedway—an added festive bonus! With packet pickup starting at 8:00 AM and the races kicking off at 10:00 AM, mark your calendars for this inspiring event that combines the spirit of competition with a heartfelt cause. Come out, run, walk, and be part of something truly special!
Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K run and a family-friendly 1.5-mile fun run, both of which will take place on the legendary speedway track. Not only will you be supporting nearly 53,000 registered SONC athletes and Unified partners, but the first 250 registered 5K participants will also receive a complimentary voucher for the spectacular Christmas Light Show at Charlotte Motor Speedway—an added festive bonus! With packet pickup starting at 8:00 AM and the races kicking off at 10:00 AM, mark your calendars for this inspiring event that combines the spirit of competition with a heartfelt cause. Come out, run, walk, and be part of something truly special!
Organiser's Description
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) proudly presents the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The NCSHP, through their involvement with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina, will host the second ever community fundraising event to feature a 5K run and 1.5-mile fun run at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. All participants will have the unique opportunity to run on the Charlotte Motor Speedway track in support of nearly 53,000 registered SONC athletes and Unified partners.
THE FIRST 250 REGISTERED 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE VOUCHER FOR THE SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY. FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROMOTION.
Event Date Saturday, December 12, 2026
Packet Pick up Begins 8:00 AM Race Day
5K & Fun Run Begins 10:00 AM
Fun Run 1.5-mile non-chipped run/walk around the race track (perfect for families and walkers)
***Parking Inside the track through Gate 13 tunnel, follow Special Olympics North Carolina directional signs
THE FIRST 250 REGISTERED 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE VOUCHER FOR THE SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY. FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROMOTION.
Event Date Saturday, December 12, 2026
Packet Pick up Begins 8:00 AM Race Day
5K & Fun Run Begins 10:00 AM
Fun Run 1.5-mile non-chipped run/walk around the race track (perfect for families and walkers)
***Parking Inside the track through Gate 13 tunnel, follow Special Olympics North Carolina directional signs
Races
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, 28027, NC, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina
