Name: Running Into Summer 5k & Fun Run
Start: 2025-05-24T08:00:00-04:00
Location: McAlpine Creek Park

Online registration is open! Head over to the following link to register today
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/102226/swimmac-running-into-summer-5k
Come join us at McAlpine Creek Park on Saturday, May 24th for our first annual Running Into Summer 5K and Fun Run. The on-site DJ will boost everyone's energy on the morning of the race and all participants will receive an event shirt, bib and finisher medal.
As a youth-sports non-profit, SwimMAC has a unique take on your average 5K that places a specific focus on your younger athletes. The 5K will have awards for the fastest boys and girls in the below age groups:
10 & Under
11-12
13-14
15-16
17-18
We will also have age group awards for adults and masters as well so where you're running or walking, parents should consider registering and make this an event the entire family participates in to kick off Memorial Day Weekend. You can also register your youngest athletes for the 0.4 mile Fun Run. While there are no winner awards for the Fun Run, participants will receive an event shirt, bib and finisher medal to make sure they are included in the fun!
Can't Join In Person? If you're a SwimMAC Alum or you're out of town during race day, you can still complete your 5K wherever you are and compete against your SwimMAC teammates! With your virtual registration, we will mail you a race shirt, a finisher's medal and a virtual bib along with instructions on how and when to complete your race. Join the fun and tag us when you post your results on social media!
SwimMAC is the top ranked USA Swimming Club in the country for the third year in a row, but the local impact to Charlotte-area families is even greater. Our Swim School teaches roughly 15,000 swim lessons annually to make sure children in Charlotte are safe in the water and learn to love swimming.
Our organization relies on membership revenue, sponsorships and charitable giving in order to provide quality coaching and instruction, maintain our excellent teaching and training locations, fund financial aid programs and staff education, and explore new ways to connect with our community.
Please consider including a small donation with your registration and supporting the nearly 50 full-time employees, 120 part-time employees and volunteers as we all work towards accomplishing SwimMAC's Mission: Empowering young people to be champions in life, through excellence in swimming.