2 swimming events in Charlotte, North Carolina

SwimMAC Running Into Summer 5K

May 23, 2026

McAlpine Creek Park

8:00 AM - 5K

9:15 AM - Fun Run

Running to Support Water Safety This Summer!

The top ranked USA Swimming Club in the country is getting out the pool and lacing up their running shoes!

Come join us at McAlpine Creek Park on Saturday, May 23rd for our second 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.

Shirt and medal quantities are limited. REGISTER NOW

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 whether 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 and bib to make sure they are included in the fun!

Thank You For Supporting Us!

SwimMAC is the top ranked USA Swimming Club in the country for the fourth 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.

WELCOME!

Your journey starts here. She Tris Sprint Triathlon, all women's events, are designed for women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to experience triathlons in an encouraging environment. Join us at all our events in 2026 in the following cities: Mount Pleasant (SC), South Charlotte (NC), Summerville (SC), Huntersville (NC), and Chapel Hill (NC).

When you sign up for a She Tris event you receive:

• Complimentary training plan

• Informative clinics

• Group support during your training

• She Tris swim cap

• She Tris shirt

• Finish line photos

• Finish line party

• Finishers keepsake

Course Distance: 200 YARD SWIM – 8 MILE BIKE – 2 MILE RUN

TRIATHLON (Swim, bike, and run and relay option):

Swim: Your event kicks off with a 200 yard swim in the indoor pool of the Harris YMCA. Swimmers will be self seeded according to the swim ability chart. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with lining up for the swim. You will be provided with a swim cap if you choose to wear it. After the swim, you'll experience the exhilaration of exiting the pool to the sound of cheers as you make your way to the transition area.

Bike: The bike is 8 miles on a 2 loop course. The bike course showcases the beautiful South Park area of Charlotte. It begins with a nice downhill section on Quail Hollow Road. The bike course has 5 major right-hand turns and includes Gleneagles Rd, Park Rd, and Sharon Rd.

Run: The majority of the run course keeps runners on the YMCA campus and close to the spectators. It’s an out-and-back course that includes quiet neighborhood roads. The great thing is that you’ll be able to share the energy with your fellow athletes as you approach the finish line!

Finish line party: Celebrate with your family and friends and take in your accomplishment!

AQUATHLON (Swim 200 yards, Run 2 Miles, DONE!)

DUATHLON (Run 1 Mile, Bike 8 Miles, Run 2 Miles)

VIRTUAL OPTIONS

Complete the triathlon, duathlon, or aquathlon distances anywhere anytime in June. Virtual participants can upload their times, but they will not be included in awards. All virtual participants may choose to pick up their packets locally or they will be mailed in May. Times should be submitted before 11:59 pm by June 30th.

The mission of She Tris is to create a welcoming and supportive triathlon environment for women and girls who want to complete a triathlon, regardless of their level of experience. By tackling the challenge of triathlon, we believe our participants will feel empowered to take on other challenges in life, be it personal or professional, and that the impact of She Tris will reach beyond the finish line into the lives of these women and those they influence along the way.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

She Tris requires youth participants to be a minimum of 10 years of age on 12/31/2026.

Click HERE for more information.