Join us for the 2027 Run the Creek 5K and Family Fun Run on Saturday, February 27! This exciting event offers a Family Fun Run starting at 8:30 am and a 5K road race starting at 9:00 am. Both events wind through the beautiful (and hilly!) Highland Creek neighborhood. We believe in community, and this family-friendly initiative welcomes participants of all ages and paces, ensuring everyone can join in the fun! Your participation supports Highland Creek's six public schools: Highland Creek Elementary School, Cox Mill Elementary School, Ridge Road Middle School, Harris Road Middle School, Mallard Creek High School, and Cox Mill High School. Register by February 8 to be guaranteed a t-shirt for the 5K! (Please note: the Family Fun Run does not include a t-shirt)
Finisher Medals & Timing All Family Fun Run participants will receive a Finisher Medal at the finish line. 5K participants will be timed using BibTag timing chips, located on the back of your race bib. Please wear your bib clearly visible on the front of your body for accurate timing. All 5K finishers will receive a Finisher Medal at the finish line. Awards & Recognition Participants must be present at the awards ceremony to receive awards. Overall Awards (Male & Female) 1st Place Fr
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Miles | $12.00 | Nov 26 | Feb 13 |
| $15.00 | Feb 14 | Feb 27 | |
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Nov 26 | Dec 30 |
| $35.00 | Dec 31 | Jan 30 | |
| $40.00 | Jan 31 | Feb 13 | |
| $45.00 | Feb 14 | Feb 27 |
Thursday, February 25 4:00-7:00 pm Fleet Feet - Concord 2420 Herron's Nest Pl NW, Suite 103 Concord, NC 28027 *Race participants receive a 15% discount on any in-store, full price purchase during packet pickup, 4-7 pm only. Friday, February 26 4:00-7:00 pm Highland Creek Sports Club 6616 Clarke Creek Parkway Charlotte, NC 28269 Saturday, February 27 7:30-8:30 am Race Site (Highland Creek Elementary) 7242 Highland Creek Parkway Charlotte, NC US 28269 We recommend picking up your packet on eit
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 204 | 32:56 | 16:08 |
| 2025 | 226 | 32:58 | 17:44 |
| 2024 | 132 | 33:00 | 19:13 |
Interested in this race?
Parking will be at Ridge Road Middle School, located on the same campus as Highland Creek Elementary School. Overflow parking will be available in the upper lot at the Highland Creek Golf Course (7101 Highland Creek Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269). After the race, join us for a 5K After Party featuring $9 mimosa flights and $8 bagel sandwiches and sides of fruit! Please consider walking to the race, if possible.