Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk


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Online registration for this event is now closed, registrations will be accepted at packet pick-up and on race morning.


Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Registration: 7:00 a.m.
Charlotte Gastro Health Expo: 8:00 a.m.
1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.
5K Timed Run/Walk: 8:15 a.m.
Awards: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Independence Park, Charlotte, NC

Download the event brochure.
 

Registration Fees:

5K Run/Walk
Preregistration: (online before March 7 or postmarked by February 23)
     Adults: $25
     Youth (18 and younger): $12

After March 7 - Packet Pick-up and on Raceday:
     Adults: $35
     Youth (18 and younger): $15

1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run: (10 years and younger)
     Preregistration (see above): $12
     After March 7 (packet pick-up and raceday): $15

Calling All Survivors!

Be sure to visit the all new Survivor Tent at the race    to meet other survivors, treat yourself to a chair massage courtesy of Presbyterian's Strides to Strength staff, and enjoy some special treats.

Packet Pick-up:

Omega Sports, 4271B Park Rd., Charlotte, NC  28209

  • Thursday, March 8 (Individuals Only - No Team Pick-ups available on this date) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Friday, March 9 (Teams and Individuals)
    10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pick up your race bib and shirt and register additional friends and family.  If you miss the packet pick-up dates, we will have your race bib and shirt waiting for you at the Packet Pick-up area at the event.
Registration is also available on the day of the event at the Registration area.

Parking:

View the Parking Map

The 5k is a USA Track & Field Certified Course
View 5k Race Map

Awards will be given to:

Individual Race Awards:  1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards; Top Male & Female awards; Standard Age Group and Masters Category awards. 

Team Awards:  Top Fundraising Team*; Largest Pre-registered Team*; Top Individual Fundraiser*; Best Team Identifier.

Corporate Awards:  Top Corporate Fundraising Team*; Largest Pre-registered Corporate Team*. 

*All fundraising and largest pre-registered team awards will be determined as of the online registration closing date (3/7/12).

Results

Charlotte GYRIG 5K results

In the Media

Get Involved

Form a Team
Form a team of five or more participants to support a loved one, raise funds, or just to share the excitement on race day. Register your team online, then download a team packet for more information.

Get Fit
Make the most of your Get Your Rear In Gear experience. Check out our Pre-Race Fitness tips and develop the healthy lifestyle habits that will keep you moving on race day...and beyond.

Become a Fundraiser
Collecting funds for the cause is easy. Use our fundraising tips and ideas to make your campaign a success.  Set up an online account and invite others to donate under your name. 

Donate
Can't make it on race day?  Do you want to honor a loved one or improve awareness in your community by supporting this event? Donations may be made on our secure online system.

Sponsor This Event
Want to see your company’s name on brochures, banners and t-shirts? Have a product to donate? Coupons for participants? Contact us about how to become a sponsor.

Volunteer
Please contact the local event director listed below to volunteer for this race.

Shop
Visit the Get Your Rear in Gear store. Purchase GYRIG athletic gear, sweatshirts, head wear and more.  A percent of the sales will go expand our mission of colon cancer education, screening and prevention.

Share Your Story
Have you or someone you know been touched by colon or rectal cancer? Share your story or read about others who have been touched by the disease. 


For more information, please contact:

Susan Falco

Phone: 704-313-GEAR
Email Susan

Mary-Karen Bierman  

Email Mary-Karen