Charlotte LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Celebration 2023

Join us for the 11th annual Charlotte LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Celebration presented by Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute and Charlotte Radiology! From the 5K race to the celebration rally, to the kid’s dash, this year’s event will include a variety of activities for the entire family. The Charlotte LUNGe Forward will be a day of celebration and remembrance, as well as a day to take action and provide hope to those impacted by lung cancer. However you choose to participate, your support will make an impact in the fight against lung cancer in North Carolina.

The Charlotte LUNGe Forward was a wonderful day thanks to everyone who came out to support the cause!

Race Results can be found here

You can still show your support by making an online donation

JOIN US ON MAY 18 FOR THE 2024 CHARLOTTE LUNGE FORWARD!

Together, there is so much we can do.

PET FRIENDLY!

As we gear up for the 2023 Charlotte LUNGe Forward 5K Run & Walk checkout all of the highlights from the 2022 event.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

McAlpine Creek Park

8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte NC 28212

8:30AM - 12:00PM

EVENT DETAILS

MARKETING MATERIALS

PARTICIPANT TYPES

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - Ends 4/15

Adult Early Bird - $30
Youth/Student Early Bird (20 & Younger) - $20

REGULAR - Starts 4/16

Adult - $35
Youth/Student (20 & Younger) - $25
Lung Cancer Survivor (Registration Required) - FREE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Veteran - $25
Health Care Worker - $25
First Responder - $25

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT OR LOUNGE FOR LUNG CANCER

Virtual Participant or Lounge for Lung Cancer- $30
Can't make the race? Choose this option if you 1) want to support a team or the event from afar or 2) want to support a team or the event from your couch in your pajamas on Event Day! We will mail you your t-shirt within two weeks of the event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Mail-in Registration Deadline is Monday, May 15. Click here for mail-in registration form. Mail forms to:

Lung Cancer Initiative

C/O Charlotte LUNGe Forward,

5171 Glenwood Ave, Suite 401

Raleigh, NC 27612

Online Registration closes Thursday, May 18 at 11:00 pm. Registration will be available at Advanced Packet Pickup & Race Day - $40 (Adults) & $30 (Youth)

RACE AWARDS

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

1st place male and female overall

1st - 3rd place males in each age group:
9 & younger, 10-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

1st - 3rd place females in each age group:
9 & younger, 10-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Registration
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Entertainment, Exhibits, Music, Games & More
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM - Stage Presentations & Survivor's Breakfast @ Survivor Friends & Family Tent
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM - Survivor Stage Ceremony
9:30 AM - Victory Lap (approx.1 mile) Led by Survivors
9:45 AM - Pre-Event Warm-Up
10:00 AM - 5K Walk/Run
11:00 AM - Kids Dash & Kids Awards (for participants that are 9 years old and under)
11:10 AM - Race Awards
12:00 PM - Event Wrap-Up

5K Line Up Order: (front to back) competitive runners, runners, walkers, walkers with strollers/pets.

PACKET PICK-UP

For your convenience, there will be advanced packet pick-up scheduled on:

FRIDAY, May 19
***Run For Your Life (NEW LOCATION)***
2:00 - 6:00 PM
901 S Kings Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28204

Save time on race day: pick up your race packet early! You CAN pick up for your entire team if you contact us by 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 18.

Email: SOehler@LungCancerInitiativeNC.org with your team name, pick up person, and phone number.

T-SHIRTS

All pre-registrants are guaranteed an event T-Shirt. Pre-registered survivors will receive a survivor shirt. There will be a limited quantity of shirts available for those who register on event day.

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