Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run
About this race
The Charlotte chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since 1983, Achilles International has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe.
Join us at the inaugural Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run where athletes of all abilities can compete in the 5K, 1 Mile, Fun Run, or Guided Runner challenge!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
5K - Ambulatory (TBI, Intellectual or developmental disability, etc)
5K - Pushrim
5K - Handcycle
5K - Duo Team
5K - Lower Limb Loss
5K - Mobility Impaired
5K - Visually Impaired
Guided Runner Challenge 5K
Runners will team up to experience the race course in a new way. One runner will compete blindfolded, guided by their partner runner. Achilles Charlotte will provide information and instructions on how to guide your blindfolded runner through the course. Guided Runner teams will compete for fastest finish time and awards!
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Charlotte, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 8:36 PM local time (EDT) in Charlotte on July 18, 2026 — 14h 14m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run
229 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Mastracci | 17:56 | 5:46 /mi |
| 2 | Jacquis Harrison | 18:32 | 5:58 /mi |
| 3 | Caroline Gaynor | 18:34 | 5:59 /mi |
| 4 | Bob Peters | 19:22 | 6:14 /mi |
| 5 | Caleb Johnston | 20:21 | 6:33 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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- 10K Run Events in Charlotte 35 races
- Charlotte Half Marathons 33 races
- Marathons in Charlotte 4 races
- Charlotte Running Calendar 2026 90 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 95 Charlotte events
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