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Blood Sweat and Cheers

Blood Sweat and Cheers 5K

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Start Time: 8:30am

Location: McAlpine Creek Park -8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212

This inaugural event is in support of Blood Cancer United which is committed to supporting people diagnosed with more than 100 different types of blood cancer. By advancing research and offering vital resources, the organization strives to give every patient the chance to live a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life.

*Dogs and strollers welcome.

Race Day Schedule

7:00am-8:15am RACE DAY ONLY Packet Pickup

8:30am - Run/Walk Starts

**RACE COURSE follows the marked course drawn on the wood board near the start and there are numerous posts marking the distance and the direction with arrows

**We will have neon signs directing runners and cones to block you from going the wrong way.

**Water stop at 1.5 miles

9:15am - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts

* This is an out and back and start where the 5k starts

9:30am - Awards Ceremony and Raffle Drawing

Race Day Raffle

Don't miss the Race Day Raffle. $5 per ticket will give you a chance to win:

  • In-Office ZOOM whitening procedure at Providence Dentistry in Rea Farms
  • $40 Gift Card to Aloha Nails in Rea Farms
  • $150 value "Sip and Sim Saturday" at Golf Links Simulators in Rea Farms

Awards

The top 3 overall Male and Female Finishers will receive awards.



Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

5K Closed

Online registration closed

  • Price includes taxes and fees.

    1. $34.09
      Feb 11 – Apr 25
    2. $34.09
      Apr 26 – Apr 26

1 Mile Closed

Online registration closed

  • Untimed 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

    1. Free
      Feb 11 – Apr 25
    2. Free
      Apr 26 – Apr 26

Refund Policies

  1. There are NO refunds for this race if you did not purchase the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions.
  2. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
  3. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".



Contact information

Event contact
Tori Irvine

Sponsors