Headed for Hope 5K
About this race
Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates Presents the
HEADED FOR HOPE 5K Run/Walk
Making moves for Brain Tumor Research, Awareness, and Education One Step at a Time!
Will you join us?
KEY RACE DAY DETAILS
- Race Day: Saturday, May 22, 2027
- 5K start time @ 9:00 AM
- Brady the Brain's Kids Dash - 10:00 AM
- CLICK HERE for the full detail of our day of schedule!
The race will begin and finish at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates' Charlotte Office on Baldwin Avenue, located in the heart of Midtown. Participants will run along a scenic course through one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the Queen City.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU REGISTER
- Race t-shirt and participant finisher medal (while supplies last)
- A timed 5K competitive racing course
- Top 3 male and female awards (overall and age group) + special award categories. Check out our awards page for all the details!
- Brady the Brain Kids Dash option
- Post-race party with kid zone, games, music, and activities
- On-site food trucks
- Post-race beer garden fun (21+) from Lost World Brewing
- Inspirational stories featuring our Headed for Hope patient champions
- Sponsor booth vendor fair to support awareness and education
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
We are delighted to announce our role as hosts for the third annual Headed for Hope 5K, dedicated to raising funds for brain tumor research, awareness, and patient support. This initiative aims to support the Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Education & Research Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization committed to advancing scientific research in the battle against brain tumors. Additionally, the foundation extends its philanthropic outreach to support patients of Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates and the broader community affected by brain tumors. Through this event, we invite our community to join hands with us, offering local engagement and sponsorship opportunities as we spearhead efforts to combat brain tumors.
Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, one of the nation's largest and most highly respected neurosurgical private practices, has been committed throughout its long history to advancing the science and delivery of advanced brain and spine care.
Our team is constantly aware of the significant toll brain tumors often take on our patients and their families. We consider that reality as we care for pediatric and adult neurosurgical patients. Our patients' strength and resiliency inspire and fuel our determination to provide them with cutting-edge care and access to the latest techniques and treatments they deserve.
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Brady the Brain's Kids Dash
Supporter
Skip the run, but still get your Headed for Hope t-shirt and enjoy the race festivities.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Charlotte, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 8:25 PM local time (EDT) in Charlotte on May 22, 2027 — 14h 11m of daylight.
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