Charlotte 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer

Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk


Please join us for the Inaugural Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk in Charlotte. Sign up early to guarantee your shirt and goodie bag.  Food and refreshments will be available.

Date: March 13, 2010
Registration: 7:00 a.m.
Kids Fun Run: 9:15 a.m.
5K Timed Run: 8:00 a.m.
5K Walk: 8:00 a.m.
Awards: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Independence Park, Uptown Charlotte

View race brochure

Fees:
Pre-registration through March 9th:
Adult $25
Child (18 & under) 5K Run/Walk $12
Child (10 & under) Fun Run $12

After March 9 and Race Day Fees:
Adult $35
Child (18 & under) 5K Run/Walk $15
Child (10 & under) Fun Run $15

Packet Pick-up: March 11th & 12th 10am - 7pm at Omega Sports, 4271 Park Road, Charlotte, NC  28209.

Accommodations: Hampton Inn, Charlotte

Parking:  Parking for race participants is located at the Presbyterian Hospital Main Visitors Parking Garage at 200 Hawthorne Ln (near Elizabeth).  Show your race bib upon exiting the garage and you will receive free parking!

In the News:


Click here to check out the race blog!

View Interactive Map on MapMyRun.com

Get Involved


Form a Team
Form a team of five or more participants to support a loved one, raise funds, or just to share the excitement on race day. Register your team online, then download a team packet for more information.

Become a Fundraiser
Collecting funds for the cause is easy. Use our fundraising tips and ideas to make your campaign a success.  Set up an online account and invite others to donate under your name. 

Donate
Can't make it on race day?  Do you want to honor a loved one or improve awareness in your community by supporting this event? Donations may be made on our secure online system.

Sponsor This Event
Want to see your company’s name on brochures, banners and t-shirts? Have a product to donate? Coupons for participants? Contact us about how to become a sponsor.

Volunteer
Please email gyrigvolunteer@gmail.com to volunteer on race day or to help us prepare for any of our events .

Share Your Story
Have you or someone you know been touched by colon or rectal cancer? Share your story or read about others who have been touched by the disease.
For more information, please contact:

Susan Falco

Phone: 704-313-GEAR
Email Susan

Mary-Karen Bierman  

gyrigcharlotte@gmail.com