The Hottest Half is back at McAlpine!
This race course is FAST AND FLAT through {mostly} shaded greenways and wide open gravel paths!
NEW THIS YEAR:
Join us for sunset & sunrise run with two days of heat & fun!
Want to double the fun and sun?
Run the 5K Friday night and come on back Saturday AM for the 10K or Half!
| What | Half Marathon, 10K & 5K |
| Where | McAlpine Creek Park 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212 |
| When | June 19, 2026 5K - 6:15 PM June 20, 2026 Half Marathon - 7:00 AM 10K - 7:30 AM |
ALL DISTANCES get a pair of Goodr running sunglasses; a top (tee or tank), AND a custom finisher medal!
Virtual Runners
Registration Prices
| March 3 - Mar 30 | April 1 - May 14 | May 15 - June 14 | June 15 - Jun 20 | |
| Half Marathon | $80 | $90 | $100 | $105 |
| 10K | $55 | $60 | $65 | $70 |
| 5K | $45 | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| 5K + Half Marathon | $125 | $140 | $155 | $165 |
| 5K + 10K | $100 | $110 | $120 | $125 |
| All Virtual Races | $45 | $50 | $55 | $55 |
Registration Policies
- There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in 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".
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K + 10K
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
Watch it set and rise with this 5K and 10K duo. Includes 1 Pair of Goodrs, 5K shirt and 10K shirt and 2 medals.
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$108.98Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for 5K + 10K$119.68Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$130.38May 15 – Jun 14
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$135.73Jun 15 – Jun 20
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5K + Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
Double the HEAT. Watch it set and rise with this 5K and Half. Includes 1 Pair of Goodrs, 5K shirt and Half Marathon shirt and 2 medals.
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$135.73Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for 5K + Half Marathon$151.78Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$167.82May 15 – Jun 14
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$178.52Jun 15 – Jun 20
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Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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$87.58Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for Half Marathon$98.28Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$108.98May 15 – Jun 14
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$114.33Jun 15 – Jun 20
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10K
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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$60.83Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for 10K$66.18Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$71.53May 15 – Jun 14
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$76.88Jun 15 – Jun 20
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5K
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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$50.14Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for 5K$55.49Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$60.83May 15 – Jun 14
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$66.18Jun 15 – Jun 20
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Virtual Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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$50.14Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for Virtual Half Marathon$55.49Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$60.83May 15 – Jun 14
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$60.83Jun 15 – Jun 20
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Virtual 10K
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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$50.14Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for Virtual 10K$55.49Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$60.83May 15 – Jun 14
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$60.83Jun 15 – Jun 20
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Virtual 5K
Price changes in 1 month 12 days-
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$50.14Feb 18 – Mar 31
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Register for Virtual 5K$55.49Now registering Apr 1 – May 14
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$60.83May 15 – Jun 14
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$60.83Jun 15 – Jun 20
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Purchase Swag Only
*This does NOT register you for the race. Swag includes, event shirt and Goodr glasses*
Mimosa Tent Only
*This does NOT register you for the race*
Contact information
- Event contact
- Start 2 Finish
- Phone
- (844) 572-3383
Sponsors
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