Water For People Charlotte 5K & Virtual 5K
About this race
Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. This event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and like-minded individuals both in and out of the water and wastewater industry. The McAlpine Creek Cross Country Course is a mostly flat and partially shaded course, making this a perfect race for beginners and experienced runners alike. Runners, joggers, walkers, rollers, pets, and strollers are all welcome!
Virtual 5k
We will be offering a virtual Water For People 5K option for those who might want to participate from out of state or those that cannot attend the race in person. Virtual runners can participate from anywhere! To register, please select "Virtual 5K" above.
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Running
Charlotte 5K (Timed)
This division is a timed and competitive division and requires you to wear a bib with a timing chip attached. This is how your time will be captured and posted.
Charlotte 5k (Non Timed)
This division is a NON timed and NON competitive division and DOES NOT require you to wear a bib with a timing chip attached. YOU WILL NOT BE TIMED.
Virtual 5K
You will be allowed to log your virtual results within your profile. You will be able to submit these results from April 24th till midnight Registration includes a T-shirt that will be shipped to your provided address if completed by Friday, April 4th.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Charlotte, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 8:03 PM local time (EDT) in Charlotte on April 24, 2027 — 13h 23m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Water For People Charlotte 5K & Virtual 5K
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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, 95 Charlotte events
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