North Carolina · 5K
Running Scared 5K
Running Scared 5K is a 5K event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runningscaredcharlotte.com
About the Running Scared 5K
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Running Scared 5K: common questions
- When is the Running Scared 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Running Scared 5K held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Running Scared 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Running Scared 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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