Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk

Race-Day Details

October 17, 2026

East City Church

6850 Monroe Rd.,

Charlotte, NC 28212

3PM- Check in/Same Day Registration Opens

3:30PM- Festivities begin

5 PM - 5K start

5:45 PM - 1 Mile Walk

6:30-8 PM - Awards & Closing ceremonies

Medals for top 3 in each age category for both male and female

(Categories include: Overall, 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Entry fees

Early Bird: $40 through August 7th

$45 through Oct 9th, online registration ends midnight on Oct. 9th.

$50 in person registration at packet pickup and race day

Kids under 10 can participate for free in the 1 mile Remembrance Walk, with option to pay for a t-shirt.

Virtual race: $40

Become a Team Captain

Lead a team in honor of a child or family. When you register simply select "create a team" to start a team and become a captain. Watch this short video on how to set up your team page. For questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Proceeds: Out of the Ashes Foundation

Our organization serves and supports couples and families who are grieving pregnancy loss and infertility.

• Creating and shipping care packs for newly-bereaved parents

• Paying medical bills associated with pregnancy & infant loss

• Facilitating a faith-based monthly community group

• Hosting connection and community events

• Funding our therapist-led trainings for our church partners and internal CARE Team.

• and implementing other new initiatives.

Community event in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC 28212.