Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk
Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Charlotte, NC, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Location
- 6850 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race-Day Details
October 17, 2026
East City Church
6850 Monroe Rd.,
Charlotte, NC 28212
3PM- Check in/Same Day Registration Opens
3:30PM- Festivities begin
5 PM - 5K start
5:45 PM - 1 Mile Walk
6:30-8 PM - Awards & Closing ceremonies
Entry fees
Early Bird: $40 through August 7th
$45 through Oct 9th, online registration ends midnight on Oct. 9th.
$50 in person registration at packet pickup and race day
Kids under 10 can participate for free in the 1 mile Remembrance Walk, with option to pay for a t-shirt.
Virtual race: $40
Become a Team Captain
Lead a team in honor of a child or family. When you register simply select "create a team" to start a team and become a captain. Watch this short video on how to set up your team page. For questions, please reach out to paige@outoftheashes5k.com.
Proceeds: Out of the Ashes Foundation
Our organization serves and supports couples and families who are grieving pregnancy loss and infertility.
- Creating and shipping care packs for newly-bereaved parents
- Paying medical bills associated with pregnancy & infant loss
- Facilitating a faith-based monthly community group
- Hosting connection and community events
- Funding our therapist-led trainings for our church partners and internal CARE Team.
- and implementing other new initiatives.
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
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charlotte Douglas Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charlotte, NC
Population
886,283
as of 2023
City Elevation
651 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
76
Days to train
- Race
- Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 6850 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
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Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk
Oct 17, 2026