# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 10 Year Anniversary of STRIDES FOR SHELTER 5K RUN + WALK
Presented by THE CANOPY HOUSING FOUNDATION

Crisis Assistance Ministry will be our 2026 race beneficiary. Crisis Assistance Ministry serves as a vital lifeline for Mecklenburg County families in financial crisis, providing the essential support and advocacy they need to regain self-sufficiency.

Since the inception of the Strides for Shelter 5K in 2016, the Canopy Housing Foundation has returned more than $242,000 from the race proceeds to several worthy local beneficiaries who are all working to address the needs of the homeless.

Registration Includes:

Race t-shirt and chip timing
Swag bag, post-race food/drink, and children's activities will be available.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/strides-for-shelter-5k-and-fun-run/200030433603427
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlotte
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McAlpine Creek Greenway Park
- **lat**: 35.151286443416
- **long**: -80.743451267481
- **full address**: McAlpine Creek Greenway Park, 8711 Monroe Rd,Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run being held?
  - **A:** Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am at McAlpine Creek Greenway Park, 8711 Monroe Rd,Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run?
  - **A:** Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run is organized by Start2Finish Charlotte.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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