Kristen's Krew 5K
Kristen's Krew 5K is a running race on May 15, 2027 in Concord, NC, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- May 15, 2027 (320 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
YOUR LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE RECEIVING A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION IS May 1st!
The 2nd Annual Kristen's Krew 5K is part of a full weekend of exciting events honoring Kristen McCartney and her perseverance - and raising money for the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship. Funds raised will help young women reach their college goals.
Kristen McCartney was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, who passed away in 2021. Kristen had a form of epilepsy that was not fully controlled by medication, and could be triggered by sunlight. That never stopped her from living the life she wanted. She played competitive soccer until she went to college, worked a part time job, spent time with friends and family traveling and creating all kinds of memories.
To honor her memory, the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship will support female students from her home state of North Carolina. It takes passion and perseverance to pursue upper-level education. This scholarship will recognize those traits in others, fueling their excitement and encouraging their futures. Students will be selected based on academic excellence, community involvement, and inclusivity.
Female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have volunteer or non-profit experience. To apply, write about what you are passionate about, how you demonstrate perseverance in your life and how you will use your education to make a difference.
Lace up your shoes for a 5K walk/run along the greenway in the Moss Creek community, near Harris Road Middle School in Concord, NC.
When is Kristen's Krew 5K?
The 2nd annual Kristen's Krew 5K will be held on May 15th - the perfect setting for a 5K run in the Charlotte area. Kristen's Krew 5K is part of a weekend-long celebration honoring Kristen McCartney.
🗓️ Saturday, May 15th, 2027
🕰️ 5K run/walk starts at 9am ET
📍Harris Road Middle School / Concord, NC
Who can run Kristen's Krew 5K?
EVERYONE! The 5K is open to the public. Even if you weren't lucky enough to know Kristen, we welcome you to join as we celebrate the spirit of perseverance. We're going to have a lot of fun and look forward to the Kristen's Krew 5K becoming a community-wide celebration. All paces are welcome!
What's the course for Kristen's Krew 5K?
The majority of our 5K course runs along the Moss Creek segment of the Hector Henry Greenway. The 5K will start and finish at the Harris Road Middle School. This section of the the Hector Henry Greenway is a paved surface and crosses wetland areas along the Rocky River.
Is there a time limit?
No! When we say all paces are welcome, we mean it. Since the course runs along the greenway and surrounding neighborhood streets, runners/walkers can be comfortable moving at their own pace.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Concord, NC
Population
106,518
as of 2023
City Elevation
620 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 24 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.
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Kristen's Krew 5K
May 15, 2027