We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Charlotte
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $23.24
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K in Charlotte on Saturday, March 14, 2026! This vibrant event is set to take place at the beautiful McAlpine Park, where educators, staff, and community members will come together to celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers in the Queen City. Whether you choose to run, walk, cheer, or volunteer, you're in for a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter, and a shared commitment to health and wellness.
Participants of all ages can enjoy the chip-timed 5K race, with special awards for categories including Overall Male and Female, as well as age divisions from 14 and under to 60+. Exciting new awards this year include Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher, Team Champion, and the Legacy Award for the best parent-child duo time. All race participants will receive a T-shirt and a Finisher Medal, making this not just a race, but a memorable experience. Plus, with music, food, and prizes throughout the day, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss! Register now to take advantage of special pricing for the first 100 signups and be part of this uplifting event that truly honors our educators!
Participants of all ages can enjoy the chip-timed 5K race, with special awards for categories including Overall Male and Female, as well as age divisions from 14 and under to 60+. Exciting new awards this year include Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher, Team Champion, and the Legacy Award for the best parent-child duo time. All race participants will receive a T-shirt and a Finisher Medal, making this not just a race, but a memorable experience. Plus, with music, food, and prizes throughout the day, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss! Register now to take advantage of special pricing for the first 100 signups and be part of this uplifting event that truly honors our educators!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING THE WE RED HEART TEACHERS 5K TO CHARLOTTE! WE CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE THE TEACHERS, STAFF & ADMINISTRATORS OF THE QUEEN CITY!
Educators & the community coming together to run, laugh, dance & appreciate good health. You don't have to run -you can walk, you can watch, you can cheer, you can sponsor and you can volunteer! However you decide to participate, you're going to have fun! For the past 14 years, we have worked with teachers to improve their health and wellness.
The race will be held in beautiful McAlpine Park (Permit Pending) in Charlotte. If you can't make it, but still want to support the cause, sign up for the Virtual Race.
_SPECIAL PRICING! OFFERING THE FIRST 100 SIGNUPS IN SEPTEMBER AN INAUGURAL RACE REGISTRATION FEE OF ONLY $20. GET REGISTERED NOW. GET A TEAM TOGETHER AT THIS PRICE! THEY WILL GO FAST._
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Then Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
_NEW AWARDS FOR THIS YEAR:_
* Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
* Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
* Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
* Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
THERE WILL BE MUSIC, FOOD AND PRIZES. FORM A TEAM [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=190749]AND COMPETE!
IT IS A GREAT EVENT THAT JUST NEEDS YOU TO MAKE IT SPECIAL.
_Race Day Schedule_
8:00-8:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
8:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
9:00 Race Start
9:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -12:00 Race Celebration
Register in advance of race day. _NOW_ would actually be fantastic.
Educators & the community coming together to run, laugh, dance & appreciate good health. You don't have to run -you can walk, you can watch, you can cheer, you can sponsor and you can volunteer! However you decide to participate, you're going to have fun! For the past 14 years, we have worked with teachers to improve their health and wellness.
The race will be held in beautiful McAlpine Park (Permit Pending) in Charlotte. If you can't make it, but still want to support the cause, sign up for the Virtual Race.
_SPECIAL PRICING! OFFERING THE FIRST 100 SIGNUPS IN SEPTEMBER AN INAUGURAL RACE REGISTRATION FEE OF ONLY $20. GET REGISTERED NOW. GET A TEAM TOGETHER AT THIS PRICE! THEY WILL GO FAST._
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Then Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
_NEW AWARDS FOR THIS YEAR:_
* Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
* Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
* Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
* Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
THERE WILL BE MUSIC, FOOD AND PRIZES. FORM A TEAM [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=190749]AND COMPETE!
IT IS A GREAT EVENT THAT JUST NEEDS YOU TO MAKE IT SPECIAL.
_Race Day Schedule_
8:00-8:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
8:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
9:00 Race Start
9:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -12:00 Race Celebration
Register in advance of race day. _NOW_ would actually be fantastic.
Races
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We Heart Suit Teachers 5K
Incl. $3.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.24
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We Heart Suit Teachers - Educator Entry
Incl. $3.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.24
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We Heart Suit Teachers - Under 18 Years Old Entry
Incl. $3.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.24
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Virtual - We Heart Suit Teachers 5K
Incl. $3.24 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.24
We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Charlotte
