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Sat March 28, 2026
Charlotte, NC 28212 US Directions
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Events

Communication Counts 5k

Price: $35
Time: 9:00AM EDT 11:00AM EDT
Price increases after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Fun Run

Price: $35
Time: 9:00AM EDT 11:00AM EDT
Price increases after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Kids Dash

Price: $15
Time: 8:30AM EDT 9:00AM EDT
Price increases after March 27, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT

Virtual 5K

Price: $25
Registration ends March 28, 2026 at 8:50am EDT

Place

8711 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, NC US 28212

Description

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center will host its 7th annual Communication Counts 5k timed race, fun run, and kids dash at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. We will also be bringing back our virtual race option. These events raise critical funds that provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives to anyone in need in our community.

5K registrants will receive a timing bib, race t-shirt, and finisher medal. Fun Run participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal while supplies last. Timing bibs are reserved for 5K registrants. If you’d like an official race time, be sure to register for the 5K!

Kids Dash participants and Virtual Run registrants will each receive a race t-shirt. We will also be awarding prizes to: 

  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female
  • the Team That Raises The Most
  • the Most Spirited Team
  • the Largest Team

Click here to view a map of McAlpine Creek Park's course

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