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 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Charlotte.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
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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, 71 Charlotte events
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