Get Your Rear in Gear – Charlotte

Saturday March 20, 2027
First Ward Park • Charlotte, NC
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Join us at First Ward Park for the 2027 Get Your Rear in Gear - Charlotte colon cancer 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 20, 2027. This event raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition. Registration for the 2027 event will open in October.

Registration Fees

2027 Fee information will be available this fall when registration opens.

Event Information + Schedule

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027

Address: First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC

Event Schedule:
6:45 AM – Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
7:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
7:40 AM – Kid’s Fun Run
8:00 AM – 5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
9:15 AM – Closing Ceremony: Team, Individual + Runner Awards

Packet Pick-Up

2027 information will be available this fall when registration opens.

Event Contacts

Jackie Evans
Director of Events & Development 
Colon Cancer Coalition / Get Your Rear in Gear Events
jackie@coloncancercoalition.org

Robert Stricklin
Local Event Director & Colon Cancer Survivor
Get Your Rear in Gear – Charlotte
rjstrick78@gmail.com

The Blue Mile

Celebrate, honor, or remember someone impacted by colon cancer with a custom corrugated yard sign that event staff will place on the course.

After the event, take your sign home!

Order Your Blue Mile Sign!

Keep Your Funds Local

Get Your Rear in Gear grants create and fund programs in communities across North America to remove barriers to screening, educate the public about signs and symptoms, reduce patients’ financial burden, and fund research to fight colon cancer.

The funds YOU raise stay in your community to make a local impact!

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Media Partner

Queen City

Advocate

Blue Zone

Supporter

National Sponsors

Ride with purpose this May 1–31. Join cyclists from across North America as we come together to raise awareness and fund critical research to end colon cancer. Every mile makes a difference.

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