Community Matters 5K
August 23, 2025
Community Matters Cafe serves more than coffee and food... it's a place to restore hope. The cafe serves as an extension program of Charlotte Rescue Mission, a nonprofit organization that provides free, residential recovery services to men and women struggling with substance abuse and homelessness.
Graduates of Charlotte Rescue Mission's 120-day recovery program have the opportunity to transition back into the community through the Community Matters Cafe Life Skills Program. This 6-month extension initiative addresses topics such as conflict resolution, expressing concerns, and healthy ways to cope with conflict and stress all within both a classroom and restaurant setting. During this time, the program covers all housing and transportation expenses.
By coming to Community Matters Cafe, you are doing so much more than getting a cup of coffee and enjoying lunch. You are restoring hope in individuals who have lost their way in life because of their addiction. You are reinforcing all of the essential life skills our students are learning and showing them that they have a community that believes in their future.

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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 10 days 18 hours-
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$44.79Now registering Jan 24 – May 31
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$50.14Jun 1 – Jul 23
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$55.49Jul 24 – Aug 22
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$66.18Aug 23 – Aug 23
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5K - Ruck
Price changes in 10 days 18 hours-
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$44.79Now registering Jan 24 – May 31
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$50.14Jun 1 – Jul 23
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$55.49Jul 24 – Aug 22
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$66.18Aug 23 – Aug 23
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Sleep In Supporter
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$44.79Jan 24 - Aug 23
Sponsor a Resident
Price changes in 9 days 18 hours-
This will cover the registration cost of a Charlotte Rescue Mission Resident. This does not include your registration. Thank you for supporting!
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$44.79Now registering Jan 24 – May 30
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$50.14May 31 – Jul 23
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$55.49Jul 24 – Aug 23
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Contact information
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Registration Policies
- Due to the nature of this event, there are NO refunds. 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".