Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Concord (4001 Stough Rd). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $35.
Course and race notes
The Mission. Not just a race. A movement.
Every step fuels a founder. Every mile you run, walk, or cheer through fuels the Freedom In Me Business Showers' mission - helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Jul 4, 2026
Race day in Concord
Weather
High 65°F
Sunny, wind 1 to 9 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 1:23 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:49 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good AQI 25
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by North Carolina DEQ - Division of Air Quality, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Overflow Parking0.5 mi
39 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi16 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Affordable Suites of America – Concord
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Comfort Inn
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Tru by Hilton
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
About 13 min drive4.2 mi from the start
Check prices at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Homewood Suites by Hilton Concord Charlotte
About 13 min drive4.2 mi from the start
Check prices at Homewood Suites by Hilton Concord Charlotte →
Hotels on the map
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