Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, February 27, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Charlotte (Highland Creek Elementary School). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $12 to $30.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 2027 Run the Creek 5K and Family Fun Run on Saturday, February 27!
This exciting event offers a Family Fun Run starting at 8:30 am and a 5K road race starting at 9:00 am. Both events wind through the beautiful (and hilly!) Highland Creek neighborhood.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, February 27
2027 · in 112 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$12 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Feb 27, 2027
Opened Nov 26, 2026
Race day in Charlotte
Weather
60° / 37°F
Typical high and low for February 27, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Charlotte Douglas Airport, NC (11.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:57 AM – 6:15 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Feb 26
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.