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The Thin Blue Line Run 5K

The Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Thin Blue Line 5k!

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WHAT IS THE THIN BLUE LINE RUN?

Come out to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Training Academy this April and join us for the Tenth Annual Thin Blue Line Run! The Thin Blue Line Run is a 5K annual running/ walking/ rucking event to raise money to support the Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation. The foundation was created to honor and remember Officers Sean Clark and Jeff Shelton who were tragically killed in the line of duty on April 1st, 2007.

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Race Date: October 24, 2026

Starting Time: 0900 (9:00 am)

Registration fees

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

Sleep-in Supporter

Shirt Included

  1. $34.09
    Aug 14 - Oct 24
    Register for Sleep-in Supporter

5K

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    1. $34.09
      Now registering Aug 14 – Oct 17
      Register for 5K
    2. $39.44
      Oct 18 – Oct 24

RUCK 5K - 20lbs

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RUCK 5K - 30lbs

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5K 17 & Under

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  • Children 17 and under can run the 5k FREE with parent/guardian registration. Shirt NOT included.

    1. Free
      Register for 5K 17 & Under
    2. Free

Kids Run FREE

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Registration 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
Sherry Lancaster

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