2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte

Date
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Location
First Ward Park
Distance
5K
Kids Dash
Status
Available
NORTH CAROLINA RUN/WALK

2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte

Registration Options
  • Available
    Adult Walker
    Distance: 5K
    Increases to $45.00 on March 1, 2026
    Entry Fees: $40.00
  • Available
    Adult Runner
    Distance: 5K
    Increases to $45.00 on March 1, 2026
    Entry Fees: $40.00
  • Youth Available
    Youth Walker
    Distance: 5K
    Increases to $20.00 on March 1, 2026
    Entry Fees: $18.00
  • Youth Available
    Youth Runner
    Distance: 5K
    Increases to $20.00 on March 1, 2026
    Entry Fees: $18.00
  • Youth Available
    Kids' Fun Run
    Distance: Kids Dash
    Increases to $20.00 on March 1, 2026
    Entry Fees: $18.00
  • Available
    Virtual Racer
    Distance: 5K
    Entry Fees: $25.00
  • Available
    CRC Patient/Survivor Runner
    Distance: 5K
    Entry Fees: This is a free event
  • Available
    CRC Patient/Survivor Walker
    Distance: 5K
    Entry Fees: This is a free event
  • Available
    Virtual CRC Patient/Survivor
    Distance: 5K
    Entry Fees: This is a free event
Our Fundraising Efforts
$61,158.00 donated of a $165,500.00 goal
  • #1
    2nd Annual GYBiG Tailgate
    $3,505.00
  • #2
    Richard & Judy Caswell
    $3,500.00
  • #3
    Katie Moore and Matt Nolan
    $1,000.00
  • #4
    Judy Caswell
    $500.00
  • #5
    Beshears Family
    $320.00
About

Join us at First Ward Park for the 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte colon cancer 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This event raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition.

Event Information
Schedule + Packet Pick-Up

Event Schedule:
6:45 AM - Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
7:30 AM - Opening Ceremony
7:40 AM - Kid's Fun Run
8:00 AM - 5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
9:15 AM - Closing Ceremony: Team, Individual + Runner Awards


Pre-event Packet Pickup:
Thursday, March 19: 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Middle James Brewing Pineville 400 N Polk Street B, Pineville, NC 28132

Friday, March 20: Location TBA



Event Contacts

Jackie Evans - jackie@coloncancercoalition.org

Robert Stricklin - rjstrick78@gmail.com

Online Registration Closes: 

TBD

2026 National Sponsors
Thank you for your support!


Sponsored By
Presenting
  • Atrium Health
  • Charlotte Gastro
  • Novant Health
QUEEN CITY
  • Northeast Digestive Health Center
Queen City
  • Carolina Oncology Specialists
BLUE ZONE
  • Mecklenburg Radiology Associates
  • SERO/Oncology Practice Solutions
  • Carolina Digestive Health Associates
SUPPORTER
  • Party Reflections
2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte