The 4th annual Drop Dead 5K is on Saturday, November 2, 2024, 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.
Registration:
- Through September 30, 2024: $40
- October 1 to 14, 2024: $45
Use promo code CLTCHEAP for 25% off your registration!
There will also be a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. 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 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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