The third annual Drop Dead 5K will take place Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 9 a.m., at Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery, 700 West 6th Street, Charlotte.
The run will take place within the 70 acres of the historic cemeteries. You’ll run past the final resting places of many familiar Charlotte names, including Belk, Ivey, Morrison and Tate.
The price of registration will go up on October 1. Also, last year, the race sold out. So you might want to go ahead and buy your ticket soon.
This year, for the first time, there will be a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run presented by Brewer Global. The fun run, which starts at 10 a.m., is free for kids, but requires registration. A fun run finisher medal is included.
Learn about Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery and more in this photo guide to Charlotte’s historic cemeteries.
The event is a fundraiser to help support HEPI, a 501(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving, restoring, enhancing, and sharing the original historic and park-like atmosphere of Elmwood, Pinewood and Settlers’ Cemeteries.
The cost of the race is $35 for early birds, with the price going up to $40 on October 1, and $45 on October 15. Your registration fee includes:
- An official race shirt
- Custom race bib
- Finisher medal
- Complimentary beer from Petty Thieves Brewing Co.
You can also be a “Sleep-in supporter” and get the t-shirt without running the race.
The event also includes:
- DJ
- Food trucks
- Guided tours
You don’t have to participate in the 5K to go on the guided tours after the race.
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