Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk

Race-Day Details

October 17, 2026 East City Church 6850 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212

3PM- Check in/Same Day Registration Opens 3:30PM- Festivities begin 5 PM - 5K start 5:45 PM - 1 Mile Walk 6:30-8 PM - Awards & Closing ceremonies

Entry fees

Early Bird: $40 through August 7th

$45 through Oct 9th, online registration ends midnight on Oct. 9th. $50 in person registration at packet pickup and race day Kids under 10 can participate for free in the 1 mile Remembrance Walk, with option to pay for a t-shirt. Virtual race: $40

Become a Team Captain

Lead a team in honor of a child or family. When you register simply select "create a team" to start a team and become a captain. Watch this short video on how to set up your team page. For questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Proceeds: Out of the Ashes Foundation

Our organization serves and supports couples and families who are grieving pregnancy loss and infertility.

Creating and shipping care packs for newly-bereaved parents

Paying medical bills associated with pregnancy & infant loss

Facilitating a faith-based monthly community group

Hosting connection and community events

Funding our therapist-led trainings for our church partners and internal CARE Team.

and implementing other new initiatives.