Superheroes for Autism
- Date Sat 10th April 2027
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $35.98
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to unleash your inner superhero at the Superheroes for Autism race on Saturday, April 10, 2027, at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This exciting event features chip-timed races with both 5K and 10K options, starting at 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM respectively, allowing participants to achieve their best times while supporting a great cause. For those looking for a fun and family-friendly experience, a walk and fun run will kick off at 8:50 AM. All finishers of the 5K and 10K will receive a commemorative medal, and there are awards for top finishers in both male and female categories as well as age-based awards.
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race day atmosphere, but your participation also supports Autism Services of Mecklenburg County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing and services for adults with autism since 1979. Join hundreds of fellow caped crusaders and make a meaningful impact while having a blast! Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence will help create a memorable day for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a superhero for autism—sign up today!
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race day atmosphere, but your participation also supports Autism Services of Mecklenburg County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing and services for adults with autism since 1979. Join hundreds of fellow caped crusaders and make a meaningful impact while having a blast! Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence will help create a memorable day for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a superhero for autism—sign up today!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS A CHIP TIMED RACE FOR BOTH START AND FINISH WHICH MEANS THAT YOUR OFFICIAL TIME WILL BE BETWEEN WHEN YOU CROSS THE STARTING LINE AND WHEN YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
ALL 5K AND 10K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL WHEN THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE AND AGE BASED AWARDS FOR MALE AND FEMALE.
GOOD LUCK!
DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 10, 2027
RACE START TIMES:
* 10K starts at 8:30 AM
* 5K starts at 8:45 AM
* Walk / Fun run starts at 8:50 AM
LOCATION: MCALPINE CREEK PARK 8711 MONROE RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 [https://g.co/kgs/3V632Pc]
PACKET PICKUP AND LOCATIONS
YOU HAVE 2 OPTIONS FOR PICKUP:
1.) Fri April 9, 2:00PM-6:00PM CHARLOTTE RUNNING COMPANY - PROMENADE - 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #200, Charlotte, NC 28277 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vhhsjC76QCHbMtdG8]
2.) Sat April 10, (Race day) 7:00 AM to event start at MCALPINE CREEK PARK, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212 [https://g.co/kgs/4g5TLzu],
PARKING
There's a big sign off of Monroe Rd for McAlpine Creek Park. Once you turn in, parking is on your right.
COURSE MAPS
5K and 10K routes will be around the pond and then up and back on the Greenway.
Walk will be the same as 5K and 10K but ending at 1.5 miles before the Greenway.
We're super excited that you joined our race. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
AWARDS 5K AND 10K:
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall for Female (these are really cool awards!)
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall for Male (these are really cool awards!)
* Age based 1st place winners award certificates for Male and Female (they are pretty nice)
* 10 and under
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
* Finisher Medals for all those who registered for the 5K and 10K only races and cross the finish line. (very nice medals!)
ABOUT THE RACE AND ASMC
AUTISM SERVICES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY [https://autismservices.org/] (ASMC FOR SHORT). ASMC IS A 501(C)(3) NOT FOR PROFIT PROVIDING HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM RIGHT HERE IN CHARLOTTE SINCE 1979 AND THEY ARE WONDERFUL!
ALL ENTRY FEE PROFITS GO DIRECTLY TO ASMC TO KEEP THEM RUNNING GREAT. - JUST LIKE YOU WILL BE DOING AT THIS RACE WHEN YOU SIGN UP [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=155564&eventId=779736]!
WHY SUPERHEROES?
HI, MY NAME IS TONY SCOTTO DI CARLO AND I HAVE SERVED ON ASMC'S BOARD FOR 16 YEARS AND MY BROTHER THOMAS IS A RESIDENT AT ONE OF ASMC'S WONDERFUL GROUP HOMES. WE'VE PICKED THE SUPERHERO THEME BECAUSE MANY OF ASMC'S RESIDENTS, (INCLUDING MY BROTHER), LOVE SUPERHEROES AND WE WANT THEM TO BE SUPER EXCITED AND SURPRISED WHEN THEY SEE HUNDREDS OF CAPED CRUSADERS IN FULL SUPERHERO GEAR RUNNING AT ONCE. _THAT MEANS YOU BTW!_ - SIGN UP NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=155564&eventId=779736]! (ALSO, LET'S BE HONEST, SUPERHEROES ARE JUST AWESOME)
WE'RE DELIGHTED THAT YOU ARE HERE. IF YOU ARE NOT A RUNNER, SIGN UP AND WALK [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=155564&eventId=779736] OR JUST MAKE A DONATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NC/Charlotte/SuperheroesforAutism]. ASMC WILL APPRECIATE ANY AMOUNT!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY - YOU ARE A SUPERHERO!
ALL 5K AND 10K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL WHEN THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE AND AGE BASED AWARDS FOR MALE AND FEMALE.
GOOD LUCK!
DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 10, 2027
RACE START TIMES:
* 10K starts at 8:30 AM
* 5K starts at 8:45 AM
* Walk / Fun run starts at 8:50 AM
LOCATION: MCALPINE CREEK PARK 8711 MONROE RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 [https://g.co/kgs/3V632Pc]
PACKET PICKUP AND LOCATIONS
YOU HAVE 2 OPTIONS FOR PICKUP:
1.) Fri April 9, 2:00PM-6:00PM CHARLOTTE RUNNING COMPANY - PROMENADE - 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #200, Charlotte, NC 28277 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vhhsjC76QCHbMtdG8]
2.) Sat April 10, (Race day) 7:00 AM to event start at MCALPINE CREEK PARK, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212 [https://g.co/kgs/4g5TLzu],
PARKING
There's a big sign off of Monroe Rd for McAlpine Creek Park. Once you turn in, parking is on your right.
COURSE MAPS
5K and 10K routes will be around the pond and then up and back on the Greenway.
Walk will be the same as 5K and 10K but ending at 1.5 miles before the Greenway.
We're super excited that you joined our race. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
AWARDS 5K AND 10K:
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall for Female (these are really cool awards!)
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall for Male (these are really cool awards!)
* Age based 1st place winners award certificates for Male and Female (they are pretty nice)
* 10 and under
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
* Finisher Medals for all those who registered for the 5K and 10K only races and cross the finish line. (very nice medals!)
ABOUT THE RACE AND ASMC
AUTISM SERVICES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY [https://autismservices.org/] (ASMC FOR SHORT). ASMC IS A 501(C)(3) NOT FOR PROFIT PROVIDING HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM RIGHT HERE IN CHARLOTTE SINCE 1979 AND THEY ARE WONDERFUL!
ALL ENTRY FEE PROFITS GO DIRECTLY TO ASMC TO KEEP THEM RUNNING GREAT. - JUST LIKE YOU WILL BE DOING AT THIS RACE WHEN YOU SIGN UP [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=155564&eventId=779736]!
WHY SUPERHEROES?
HI, MY NAME IS TONY SCOTTO DI CARLO AND I HAVE SERVED ON ASMC'S BOARD FOR 16 YEARS AND MY BROTHER THOMAS IS A RESIDENT AT ONE OF ASMC'S WONDERFUL GROUP HOMES. WE'VE PICKED THE SUPERHERO THEME BECAUSE MANY OF ASMC'S RESIDENTS, (INCLUDING MY BROTHER), LOVE SUPERHEROES AND WE WANT THEM TO BE SUPER EXCITED AND SURPRISED WHEN THEY SEE HUNDREDS OF CAPED CRUSADERS IN FULL SUPERHERO GEAR RUNNING AT ONCE. _THAT MEANS YOU BTW!_ - SIGN UP NOW [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=155564&eventId=779736]! (ALSO, LET'S BE HONEST, SUPERHEROES ARE JUST AWESOME)
WE'RE DELIGHTED THAT YOU ARE HERE. IF YOU ARE NOT A RUNNER, SIGN UP AND WALK [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=155564&eventId=779736] OR JUST MAKE A DONATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NC/Charlotte/SuperheroesforAutism]. ASMC WILL APPRECIATE ANY AMOUNT!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY - YOU ARE A SUPERHERO!
Races
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10K Race
Incl. $2.98 Fee & New! Cape and a Mask & Nice T-Shirt for Everyone!
Sat 10th April 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$35.98
This is a chip timed race for both start and finish. (yep! we will be having chipped start and end this year, where your official time will be between when you cross the starting line and when you cross the finish line!) All finishers will receive a medal. -
5K Race
Incl. $2.68 Fee & New! Cape and a Mask & Nice T-Shirt for Everyone!
Sat 10th April 2027 (8:45AM EDT)
$30.68
This is a chip timed race for both start and finish. (yep! we will be having chipped start and end this year, where your official time will be between when you cross the starting line and when you cross the finish line!). All finishers will receive a medal. -
Fun Run-Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & New! Cape and a Mask & Nice T-Shirt for Everyone!
Sat 10th April 2027 (8:55AM EDT)
$27.50
This is a fun run or walk. No numbered bib and no medal. This event is not timed.
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