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Name: Melted Snowman 5K - Charlotte
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Matthews

Matthews, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Melted Snowman 5K - Charlotte

The Melted Snowman 5K is a single-day trail race held on July 25, 2026, at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The course uses the Larry McAfee cross-country (XC) loop within the park and covers a distance of 3.1 Miles.

Event registration opens on April 30, 2026 and closes on July 11, 2026. The stated registration fee is $40.00. The race program includes awards for overall winners and for age group winners. In addition, there is a prize for the team with the most participants.

Event location details list the park address as 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212. The format indicates a trail-style running event on an established XC course and organized recognition of top individual and group participation.

The description focuses on the event layout, entry period, fee, and the categories of awards offered. Specific start times and finish procedures are not described here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Matthews

Race information

Registration

5 km

Melted Snowman 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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