Stride for Pride 5K & Relay
About the event
Lace up for the Stride for Pride 5K & Relay, a community Pride run taking place in Charlotte's McAlpine Creek Park. This event is designed for runners and walkers of all paces, encouraging participation from everyone. Prepare for a vibrant atmosphere with participants sporting rainbow gear and a supportive finish-line crowd cheering on all participants. Registration is available through RunSignup.
Know before you go
About the venue
McAlpine Creek Park is a large county greenway park on Monroe Road in east Charlotte, with trails, sports fields and a lake. Its name comes up in online cruising listings, but we found no independent, current source confirming gay activity here, so don't rely on it…
“Love this park. The beautiful naturescape, the wide walking path, the dog park, and areas for kids to play make this the perfect stip for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors.” — Katie Romano, Google
“I liked the atmosphere. It's geared towards cyclists, hikers, and fishermen.” — Fam.Valverde Escobar, Google
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