
From the Organizer
The Cavalier Homecoming 5k Run/Walk is an event for all ages and abilities! Join the Cavalier Community as we kick off Homecoming week with our traditional scenic 5K loop through Fair Mott Park and Dye Meadows.
Exciting additions for 2026:
The Color Run: A fun-run style, shorter course perfect for those looking to get sprinkled in vibrant colors!
The Cavalier Combo: Can't decide? Do both! Join us for the Color Run and then Run the official 5K for the ultimate homecoming experience.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt and the 5k participants will get a medal too. All proceeds go to the CAHS Student Council.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Flint 7w, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
80,835
as of 2023
Elevation
733 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 3rd Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! 5k Run/Walk & Color run!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
Coming Up
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7 miles away
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7 miles away
Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Flint
Less than a mile away
The Great Pizza Challenge 5K
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3rd Annual Carman-Ainsworth Charge On! 5k Run/Walk & Color run!
Sep 19, 2026