Charlotte's only Uptown Twilight race IS BACK!!!
| What | Twilight 5K and Fun Run |
| Where | First Ward Park 301 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 |
| When | April 24, 2026 5K - 6:30 PM Fun Run - 6:35 PM |
While running the Twilight 5K, enjoy 3.1 miles beginning at First Ward Park. Get ready to take on a fast flat towards the Elizabeth area and come back to a beautiful view of uptown as you climb 7th street. We are looking for runners, walkers and joggers of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels to join us for the 29th Annual Twilight 5K.
RUN FOR THEIR FUTURE
RMFY is a school-based, youth development and student support program focused on helping youth in middle and high school develop the skills to succeed.
Your participation in this race provides services to deserving young people in the community. Our partnerships with CMS and local law enforcement are unique, as we were co-founded by a CMPD officer. For more information about RMFY watch this short video: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/655534817 .
Each year, RMFY reaches approximately 1000 students in grades 6-12 and helps students with educational attainment, social & emotional well-being, career development, and civic duty & leadership. RMFY is serving 19 middle and high school sites, as well as, online groups this school year.
Our mission is help students in grades 6-12 make the most out of their education, connections, and opportunities to set themselves up for future success. This year’s Twilight 5K race is special as we continue to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Right Moves For Youth! More information about our history watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9oD4sn7AF8.
For more information about Twilight 5K, watch this short video: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/720091216
Become a Twilight 5K Sponsor and reach 1,000+ people in-person and 6,000+ through email marketing!
If you or someone you know are interested in sponsoring Twilight 5K, please contact April Harley, Director of Development, at aharley@rightmovesforyouth.org.
Go the extra mile and become a fundraiser and/or volunteer!
As one of our annual fundraisers, the Twilight 5k is an integral part of our organization’s ability to meet the needs of students in Mecklenburg County.
Start your own fundraising page through the race website and begin to make a difference. You do not have to be a runner or walker to start a fundraising page, too! Click REGISTER and select "Fundraise Only" to sign up. Through this process you will be able to set a fundraising goal, write your story and will receive a follow up email on how to customize and share your Fundraising Page.
Twilight 5K requires the generosity of more than 50 volunteers to make this event happen. Volunteer information can be found here!
More questions? We can help you.
Email us at twilight@rightmovesforyouth.org
Every dollar counts to show that every student counts.
Each runner will receive a race shirt and a medal for participating.
Disclaimer: Medals and shirt sizes are first-come, first-served. We will do our best to provide you with the size you request. Please indicate the correct size on your registration. You must register by April 20 in order to receive a race t-shirt (adult and youth).
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk K-12
Open to ages 5 - 18
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Register for 5K Run/Walk K-12$34.09Oct 1 - Apr 24
Kids Fun Run/Walk
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Register for Kids Fun Run/Walk$28.74Oct 1 - Apr 24
Phantom Runner
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Register for Phantom Runner$50.14Oct 1 - Apr 24
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 2 months 11 days-
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$44.79Oct 1 – Oct 16
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$39.44Oct 17 – Oct 17
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$44.79Now registering Oct 18 – Dec 31
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$50.14Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$55.49Mar 1 – Apr 23
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$60.83Apr 24 – Apr 24
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Fundraise Only
This does NOT register you for the Run/Walk only for Fundraising. If you would like to Run/Walk, please select 5K sub-event.
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Register for Fundraise OnlyFreeOct 1 - Apr 24
Registration Policies
Due to the nature of this event, there will not be refunds.
Contact information
- Event contact
- April Harley
