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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (18)

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Charlotte, NC
2229 Tyvola Rd, 28210
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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Find your tropical stride at this Luau-themed 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Charlotte, complete with a costume contest and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Embrace a tropical spirit at the Luau 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Charlotte, NC. This themed event invites runners to enjoy an out-and-back course, with longer distances completing multiple loops. Participants can showcase their creativity for the "Best Costume" award, and all finishers will receive a commemorative medal. It's a delightful opportunity to enjoy a festive run.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for the 10K and Half Marathon.
  • Earn a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line.
  • Showcase your creativity for a chance to win the "Best Costume" award.

Standout details

  • Luau theme
  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher medals
  • Series Points eligibility

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jul 6, 2020, 7:46 PM EDT · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jul 7, 2021, 7:24 AM EDT · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jul 7, 2021, 3:52 PM EDT · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

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Steady Effort

longer distance

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information Start is next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field.

5K & 10K Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6580467251 The course is an out and back. 5K does the course one time. 10K does the course two times.

Half Marathon Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6543251266 The course is an out and back. Half Marathon does the course four times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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