There are lots of good causes you can run or walk for this Saturday, April 25th and next weekend, May 5th, in Charlotte, North Carolina. What's better than getting in some exercise and supporting a great cause at the same time?
The Park 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk
Help end a crisis in our community by supporting, donating to, particpating in this important 5K run/walk against domestic violence. This event hopes to raise awareness about the scourge of domestic violence, while generating critical funds for Safe Alliance, the Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage, and other educational prevention and victim services programs.
When: Saturday, May 2, 2015
Time: 7:00am
Where: The Park Expo & Conference Center
2500 E. Independence Blvd/Charlotte, NC 28205
Click here for directions to The Park Expo & Conference Center
Cost: $30
More Information: http://www.thepark5krun.org/
AIDS Walk Charlotte 2015
This is the 19th annual and largest HIV awareness and fundraising event in the Carolinas and is a visual representation of our communities' commitment to eradicating HIV and AIDS. More than 2,000 brave individuals will walk two miles through the heart of uptown Charlotte in celebration of the past, present, and an HIV free future. (And by the way, kids and dogs are also welcome at this event.)
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM Registration & Check-In Opens
9:30 AM Morning Program/Awards
10:00 AM Walk Begins
11:00 AM Closing
Where: Gateway Village Promenade
800 W. Trade St/Charlotte, NC 28202
Cost: $35
More Information: http://rain.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1040&pg=entry
Clean Air Carolina 5K For Clean Air Run/Walk
Celebrate Earth Day with a walk/run for clean air! Clean Air Carolina is gearing up for its 6th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Clean Air in Charlotte's historic South End. Clean Air's mission is to ensure cleaner air quality for all North Carolinians through education, advocacy, and working with strategic partners to reduce pollution sources.
When: Saturday, April 25th, 2015
Time: 7:00-7:45am Registration
8:00 am Race Begins
9:15am Awards Ceremony
Where: Historic South End Food Truck Lot
1500 Camden Road/Charlotte, NC 28203
Cost: $30 until Race Day/$35 Day of Race
More Information: http://cleanaircarolina.org/?page_id=6698
Miles Against Melanoma 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, & Kids Dash
Save the Skin You're In! The 4th Annual Miles Against Melanoma 5k Run/Walk raises awareness and funds for melanoma skin cancer. Proceeds raised will stay in the local community and benefit Levine Cancer Institute’s melanoma research.
When: Saturday, April 25th, 2015
Time: Registration: 7:00am
1M Fun Run: 8:00am
5K: 8:05am
Kids Dash: 9:30am
Where: Arboretum Shopping Center at Omega Sports
8008 Providence Road/Charlotte, NC 28277
Click here for directions to the Arboretum Shopping Center
More Information: http://milesagainstmelanoma.com/north-carolina/
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