Get ready for fall’s most ‘spirited’ event!
Drop Dead 5K presented by Avidxchange and Church Street Realty
November 5, 2022 @ 9 AM
*SOLD OUT! The race is sold out but if you would still like to donate or participate as a sleep-in supporter please do! Sleep-in supporters receive a race shirt! All are welcome to come watch the race and join our guided tours.
Join us Saturday, November 5, 2022 rain or shine at 9:00 AM for this year's Drop Dead 5K presented by Avidxchange and Church Street Realty!
The race will take place throughout the beautiful 70+ acres of Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery. Run by the likes of Belk, Ivey, Morrison, Tate, and Blake, just to name a few of the resident luminaries.
Your registration fee includes:
- Official race shirt
- Custom race bib
- Finisher medal
- (1) complimentary beer from Petty Thieves Brewing Co.
Join us for the 5K race that includes:
- DJ
- Detour Coffee food truck
- Guided tours provided after the race
Proceeds:
All proceeds help support the 501(c)3 nonprofit, Historic Elmwood Pinewood, Inc. (HEPI). Help us support the cemetery’s restoration and preservation while getting some exercise and enjoying some history! Can’t make the race but still want to support? Register as a "Sleep In Supporter" and get the official 2022 race shirt.
Volunteer:
Want to volunteer? Click here.
Parking:
Parking is available at the Gateway Village Parking Deck and at Irwin Academy Center. See maps.
Join us for the 5K Awards Ceremony at 10:00 AM. Awards will be given out to:
Top 3 Males/Females Overall
Top 1 Male/Female in the following Age Groups:
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
About Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemeteries (HEPI)
Once divided by a fence, the white Elmwood and Black Pinewood Cemeteries are now treasurers of the past and present in Uptown Charlotte. Before there was a Department of Park and Recreation, these cemeteries were purposely designed with a “park-like” atmosphere allowing for dual-use. Easter and Halloween parades were conducted in Elmwood. Families had picnics and children played in the green space. We at HEPI believe that we, in concert with the City, can provide both a safe, friendly, and serene environment for those interred, those visiting loved ones, and those wanting to learn about our past or just take a break from the hubbub.
Registration fees
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Registration Policies
- There are NO refunds for this race. 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".
Contact information
- Event contact
- Start 2 Finish