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
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Stride for Pride 5K & Relay on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the vibrant city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This exciting event is a fabulous celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, wellness, and inclusivity, serving as an unofficial kickoff to Charlotte Pride. Open to participants of all fitness levels, the Stride for Pride invites everyone to join in the fun, whether you're running, walking, or cheering on friends and family.
Participants can look forward to a lively post-race celebration featuring music, vendor booths from queer-owned businesses, and plenty of community activities to enjoy. With finisher medals for all 5K and Relay participants, and awards for the top finishers in various age divisions, this event promises both competition and camaraderie. Don't miss the chance to celebrate inclusivity and amplify the conversation around community pride. Remember, relay teams must sign up by August 1st, so secure your spot early! Join us for a day filled with joy, support, and celebration of the wonderful diversity that makes our community shine.
Participants can look forward to a lively post-race celebration featuring music, vendor booths from queer-owned businesses, and plenty of community activities to enjoy. With finisher medals for all 5K and Relay participants, and awards for the top finishers in various age divisions, this event promises both competition and camaraderie. Don't miss the chance to celebrate inclusivity and amplify the conversation around community pride. Remember, relay teams must sign up by August 1st, so secure your spot early! Join us for a day filled with joy, support, and celebration of the wonderful diversity that makes our community shine.
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
Additional surprise awards that having nothing to do with how fast you run!
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
Additional surprise awards that having nothing to do with how fast you run!
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
Races
-
5K Individual
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.45
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5K Relay
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.90
First person pays for everyone on your team - they set the team name & password. When the next members register it will be free - they just have to join their designated team during registration.
Stride for Pride 5K & Relay
