Stride for Pride 5K Relay
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $28.45 - $54.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable celebration at the Stride for Pride 5K Relay on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the vibrant city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This exciting event honors the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting health, wellness, and inclusivity. Designed for participants of all fitness levels, the Stride for Pride offers a fun and supportive atmosphere whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer on your loved ones.
Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and festivities, as we kick off the weekend before Charlotte Pride! Enjoy a post-race celebration featuring music, local queer-owned businesses, vendor booths, and engaging community activities. Don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch to relax and connect with fellow participants. Each finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories. Sign up early to secure your spot and be part of this vibrant celebration of pride and inclusivity!
Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and festivities, as we kick off the weekend before Charlotte Pride! Enjoy a post-race celebration featuring music, local queer-owned businesses, vendor booths, and engaging community activities. Don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch to relax and connect with fellow participants. Each finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories. Sign up early to secure your spot and be part of this vibrant celebration of pride and inclusivity!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Saturday, August 9, 2025, for the Stride for Pride 5K Relay, a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, health, wellness and inclusivity! This event serves as an unofficial kickoff to Charlotte Pride, taking place the weekend before, and is open to participants of all fitness levels. Whether youre running, walking or cheering on your friends and family, well celebrate together with pride. We will have queer owned businesses and vendors, music and more!
Our Goal:
To celebrate inclusivity, empower the LGBTQIA+ community, and promote health and wellness. This event is not only about running but about creating visibility and creating spaces where everyone can feel safe, supported and celebrated. Let's come together and amplify the conversation around inclusivity, pride and community.
NO RELAY TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 1ST, SO SIGN UP EARLY!
POST-RACE CELEBRATION
After the race, join us for a Post-Race Celebration! Well have music, vendor booths, community activities, and a chance to mingle with fellow runners. We encourage participants to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day with friends and family.
AWARDS & PRIZES
* Finisher Medals for all 5K Relay and 5K participants!
* Top 3 Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers in the 5K will receive awards in the following age divisions:
Overall, 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
* Top 3 Male, Female, and Open Gender teams in the 5K Relay will receive awards.
Relay Divisions: Overall Top 3
Registration Policies
Event is rain or shine!
There are NO refunds for this race if you did not purchase the Race Insurance.
Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to extreme weather conditions or other unsafe conditions.
SPONSORS:
Partner with us and help make this event impactful. Contact us to become a sponsor and join us in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any event-related inquiries or assistance, please contact:
Name: Kaylen Hagadorn, Race Director
Email: [email protected] ATTN: Kaylen
Our Goal:
To celebrate inclusivity, empower the LGBTQIA+ community, and promote health and wellness. This event is not only about running but about creating visibility and creating spaces where everyone can feel safe, supported and celebrated. Let's come together and amplify the conversation around inclusivity, pride and community.
NO RELAY TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 1ST, SO SIGN UP EARLY!
POST-RACE CELEBRATION
After the race, join us for a Post-Race Celebration! Well have music, vendor booths, community activities, and a chance to mingle with fellow runners. We encourage participants to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day with friends and family.
AWARDS & PRIZES
* Finisher Medals for all 5K Relay and 5K participants!
* Top 3 Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers in the 5K will receive awards in the following age divisions:
Overall, 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
* Top 3 Male, Female, and Open Gender teams in the 5K Relay will receive awards.
Relay Divisions: Overall Top 3
Registration Policies
Event is rain or shine!
There are NO refunds for this race if you did not purchase the Race Insurance.
Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to extreme weather conditions or other unsafe conditions.
SPONSORS:
Partner with us and help make this event impactful. Contact us to become a sponsor and join us in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any event-related inquiries or assistance, please contact:
Name: Kaylen Hagadorn, Race Director
Email: [email protected] ATTN: Kaylen
Stride for Pride 5K Relay
