Race-Day Details

October 17, 2026East City Church6850 Monroe Rd.,Charlotte, NC 28212
3PM- Check in/Same Day Registration Opens3:30PM- Festivities begin5 PM - 5K start5:45 PM - 1 Mile Walk6:30-8 PM - Awards & Closing ceremonies

Entry fees

Early Bird: $40 through August 7th
$45 through Oct 9th, online registration ends midnight on Oct. 9th.$50 in person registration at packet pickup and race dayKids under 10 can participate for free in the 1 mile Remembrance Walk, with option to pay for a t-shirt.Virtual race: $40

Become a Team Captain

Lead a team in honor of a child or family. When you register simply select "create a team" to start a team and become a captain. Watch this short video on how to set up your team page. For questions, please reach out to paige@outoftheashes5k.com.

Proceeds: Out of the Ashes Foundation

Our organization serves and supports couples and families who are grieving pregnancy loss and infertility.

• Creating and shipping care packs for newly-bereaved parents
• Paying medical bills associated with pregnancy & infant loss
• Facilitating a faith-based monthly community group
• Hosting connection and community events
• Funding our therapist-led trainings for our church partners and internal CARE Team.
• and implementing other new initiatives.