Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Distance
- Lights & Sirens 5K · Lights & Sirens Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) proudly presents the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The NCSHP, through their involvement with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina, will host the second ever community fundraising event to feature a 5K run and 1.5-mile fun run at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. All participants will have the unique opportunity to run on the Charlotte Motor Speedway track in support of nearly 53,000 registered SONC athletes and Unified partners.
The first 250 registered 5K participants will receive a free voucher for the spectacular Christmas Light Show at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Fun Run participants are not included in this promotion.
Event Date – Saturday, December 12, 2026
Packet Pick up – Begins 8:00 AM Race Day
5K & Fun Run – Begins 10:00 AM
Fun Run – 1.5-mile non-chipped run/walk around the race track (perfect for families and walkers)
***Parking – Inside the track through Gate 13 tunnel, follow Special Olympics North Carolina directional signs
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
56°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Concord, NC
Population
106,518
as of 2023
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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Days to train
- Race
- Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina?
- Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina is a running race held in Concord, North Carolina on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina
Dec 12, 2026