Get ready for fall’s most ‘spirited’ event!
Drop Dead 5K | November 2, 2024 @ 9 AM
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Photo credit: Austin Caine PhotographyJoin us Saturday, November 2, 2024 rain or shine at 9:00 AM for this year's Drop Dead 5K presented by AvidXchange!
The race will take place throughout the beautiful 70+ acres of Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery (700 W. 6th St.). Run by the likes of Belk, Ivey, Morrison, Tate, and Blake, just to name a few of the resident luminaries. In addition to the 5K, the event features Knowledge Perk food truck, DJ, an award ceremony, and a guided tour after the race.
Your registration fee includes:
- Official race shirt
- Custom race bib
- Finisher medal
- 1 complimentary beer from Petty Thieves Brewing
Bring your crew and run as a team! Cheer each other on, celebrate those finish-line victories, and make the 5K a 'spirited' shared adventure!
Kids Fun Run! We are excited to bring back our 1 Mile Kids Fun Run! The race will take place at 10 a.m. This is FREE for kids (registration is required) and includes a fun run finisher medal.
Photo credit: Austin Caine PhotographyProceeds: All proceeds help support the 501(c)3 nonprofit, Historic Elmwood Pinewood, Inc. (HEPI). Help us support the cemetery’s restoration and preservation while getting some exercise and enjoying some history! Can’t make the race but still want to support? Register as a "Sleep In Supporter" and get the official 2024 race shirt.
Help us reach our fundraising goal! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $1,500 so we can continue our work of restoring, preserving, and sharing the stories of these historical cemeteries.
Parking: Parking is available at the Gateway Village Parking Deck and at Irwin Academy Center. See maps.
Join us for the 5K Awards Ceremony at 9:45 AM. Awards will be given out to:
Top 3 Males/Females Overall
Top 1 Male/Female in the following Age Groups:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
About Historic Elmwood Pinewood Inc. (HEPI)
Once divided by a fence, the white Elmwood and Black Pinewood Cemeteries are now treasurers of the past and present in Uptown Charlotte. Before there was a Department of Park and Recreation, these cemeteries were purposely designed with a “park-like” atmosphere allowing for dual-use. Easter and Halloween parades were conducted in Elmwood. Families had picnics and children played in the green space. We at HEPI believe that we, in concert with the City, can provide both a safe, friendly, and serene environment for those interred, those visiting loved ones, and those wanting to learn about our past or just take a break from the hubbub.
Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Jun 29 – Sep 30
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$45.00Oct 1 – Oct 14
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$45.00Oct 15 – Nov 2
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Kids 1 Mile Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run includes a finisher medal! Event shirts are not included. This is untimed.
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FreeJun 29 – Sep 30
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FreeOct 1 – Oct 14
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FreeOct 15 – Nov 2
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Sleep In Supporter Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Jun 29 – Sep 30
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$45.00Oct 1 – Oct 14
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$45.00Oct 15 – Nov 2
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Registration Policies
- There are NO refunds for this race if you did not purchase the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions.
- Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
- Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".
Contact information
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- Start 2 Finish
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