Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $15.53 - $44.15
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health, happening on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the vibrant Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina! This exciting event features one of Charlotte’s flattest and fastest 5K courses, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The 5K kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by a delightful Kids 1 Miler at 8:30 AM, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the action.
After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements with a refreshing beverage from our friends at Adams Beverage, making it a memorable day for all. With chip timing, age group awards, and guaranteed event t-shirts and finisher medals for the first 800 registrants, this is an event you won’t want to miss! So lace up your running shoes and join the Charlotte running community for a day full of excitement, camaraderie, and a touch of Greek flair!
After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements with a refreshing beverage from our friends at Adams Beverage, making it a memorable day for all. With chip timing, age group awards, and guaranteed event t-shirts and finisher medals for the first 800 registrants, this is an event you won’t want to miss! So lace up your running shoes and join the Charlotte running community for a day full of excitement, camaraderie, and a touch of Greek flair!
Organiser's Description
Charlotte North Carolinas FASTEST 5k event
Opa! Join us for the 2025 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k and Kids 1 miler presented by Novant Health, on Saturday, August 23. This is how the Charlotte running community sends off summer by participating in the flattest, fastest, 5k in town. This fantastic 5k course winds through some of the most beautiful and iconic avenues in Charlottes historic Dilworth neighborhood. And did we mention its flat and fast?
REGISTER NOW
Run the 2025 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k with us, then stick around for a cold one with our friends from Adams Beverage.
Event Start Times:
The 2025 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k presented by Novant Health starts and finishes at 600 East Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, August 23.
7:30 AM 5k start time
8:30 AM Kids 1 mile start time
PACKET PICK UP:
ON-SITE RACE DAY STARTING AT 6:30 AM
MIDTOWN: (901 S. KINGS DRIVE) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM 6:00 PM
PIPER GLEN: (6416 REA ROAD) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM 6:00 PM
UNIVERSITY: (1816 E. ARBORS DRIVE) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM 6:00 PM
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This is Charlottes flattest, fastest 5k! All events start and finish along East Boulevard, near the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Map below!
TIMING AND SCORING:
The race will be chip timed using ChronoTrack timing equipment, and all participant results are based on the time the individual runner crosses the start and finish lines, respectively. Results will be available as you cross the finish line. Just scan the QR code on your bibs or at the finish line!
BAG CHECK:
There is no bag check service for this event.
EVENT T-SHIRTS AND FINISHER MEDAL:
Participants are guaranteed Recover Brands tee and FINISHER Medal for the FIRST 800 REGISTERED.
AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:
Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
AWARDS DIVISIONS:
The top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards.
Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Unclaimed awards may be Run For Your Life, Midtown (901 S. Kings Drive) Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
TIME LIMIT:
1 hour
DOGS:
Hey, we love us some dogs, too. However, for the safety of everyone participating, dogs are not allowed on the course.
STROLLERS OR BABY JOGGERS:
Bring em! We appreciate you exposing the next generation of runners to the race day experience. Based on the number of entrants with strollers or baby joggers, we may give them a separate start time in the 5k event. Please note, there is no awards category for strollers or baby joggers.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID:
Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by our partners at Novant Health. Should you experience an on-course emergency, alert an event volunteer and call 9-1-1.
WATER STOPS AND PORTA-POTTIES:
There will be 1 (one) water stop along the 5k course. It will be located at approximately the 1.5-mile mark. Porta-Potties will be available at the start/finish area.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
Events will be held rain or shine unless RunCharlotte in conjunction with our public safety and medical partners determine that conditions are unsafe. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund, nor a transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.
Opa! Join us for the 2025 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k and Kids 1 miler presented by Novant Health, on Saturday, August 23. This is how the Charlotte running community sends off summer by participating in the flattest, fastest, 5k in town. This fantastic 5k course winds through some of the most beautiful and iconic avenues in Charlottes historic Dilworth neighborhood. And did we mention its flat and fast?
REGISTER NOW
Run the 2025 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k with us, then stick around for a cold one with our friends from Adams Beverage.
Event Start Times:
The 2025 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k presented by Novant Health starts and finishes at 600 East Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, August 23.
7:30 AM 5k start time
8:30 AM Kids 1 mile start time
PACKET PICK UP:
ON-SITE RACE DAY STARTING AT 6:30 AM
MIDTOWN: (901 S. KINGS DRIVE) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM 6:00 PM
PIPER GLEN: (6416 REA ROAD) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM 6:00 PM
UNIVERSITY: (1816 E. ARBORS DRIVE) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM 6:00 PM
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This is Charlottes flattest, fastest 5k! All events start and finish along East Boulevard, near the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Map below!
TIMING AND SCORING:
The race will be chip timed using ChronoTrack timing equipment, and all participant results are based on the time the individual runner crosses the start and finish lines, respectively. Results will be available as you cross the finish line. Just scan the QR code on your bibs or at the finish line!
BAG CHECK:
There is no bag check service for this event.
EVENT T-SHIRTS AND FINISHER MEDAL:
Participants are guaranteed Recover Brands tee and FINISHER Medal for the FIRST 800 REGISTERED.
AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:
Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
AWARDS DIVISIONS:
The top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards.
Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Unclaimed awards may be Run For Your Life, Midtown (901 S. Kings Drive) Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
TIME LIMIT:
1 hour
DOGS:
Hey, we love us some dogs, too. However, for the safety of everyone participating, dogs are not allowed on the course.
STROLLERS OR BABY JOGGERS:
Bring em! We appreciate you exposing the next generation of runners to the race day experience. Based on the number of entrants with strollers or baby joggers, we may give them a separate start time in the 5k event. Please note, there is no awards category for strollers or baby joggers.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID:
Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by our partners at Novant Health. Should you experience an on-course emergency, alert an event volunteer and call 9-1-1.
WATER STOPS AND PORTA-POTTIES:
There will be 1 (one) water stop along the 5k course. It will be located at approximately the 1.5-mile mark. Porta-Potties will be available at the start/finish area.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
Events will be held rain or shine unless RunCharlotte in conjunction with our public safety and medical partners determine that conditions are unsafe. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund, nor a transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.
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