Yiasou Greek Festival 5K
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 - Saturday
5k
Race Information
Charlotte, North Carolina’s FASTEST 5k event! Opa! Join the Yiasou Greek Festival 5k and Kids’ 1-miler. This is how the Charlotte running community sends off summer – by participating in the flattest, fastest, 5k in town. This fantastic 5k course winds through some of the most beautiful and iconic avenues in Charlotte’s historic Dilworth neighborhood.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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