This Classic 5k is Still One to Run
This one is a bona fide classic, folks. The Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health has been around since the days of the old Run For Your Life Grand Prix Series, and it’s still a thing. Along with the chance to experience one of Charlotte’s fastest 5K courses through the picturesque Dilworth neighborhood, this flat and fast route is perfect for runners of all levels. It’s also an excellent opportunity for a personal best before we shift gears into the fall and long run season. Heck, it’s still a great see-and-be-seen event along a fun, friendly 5k route.
But First, the Basics
Event date: Saturday, August 24
Start time: 7:30am
Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 600 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/YiasouGreekFestival5K
Free Shoes, Discount Codes, and Other Cool Stuff
Procrastinators, rejoice. You won’t need to pay full freight to participate. Use the promo code Fastest5k2024 at registration for a $4 discount on your entry fee. Yes; the code is case sensitive. Mind the lowercase k in there!
If you’ve yet to get your hands on one this year’s Recover Brands series tees, here’s your chance. These event tees are the perfect combo of comfort, sustainability, and style. Of course, they’re eco-friendly. Plus, they look, feel, and fit great, too!
But that ain’t all! Every registrant will be entered into a weekly drawing to win one of four pairs of shoes from our partners at Run For Your Life. Random drawings will take place on August 2, 9, 16, and 23, and we’ll announce the winners on RunCharlotte socials. (You’re following us on FB and IG, right??) So the earlier you register, the more chances you have to win!
Here’s How to Join the Fun
Seriously, y’all. This is a good one! Whether you’re an OG CLT runner or just getting into the local running scene, the Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health is worth waking up early for.
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/YiasouGreekFestival5K