Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health

Yiasou Greek Festival 5K Presented by Novant Health

Saturday, August 23, 2025

This fantastic 5k course winds through some of the most beautiful and iconic avenues in Charlotte’s historic Dilworth neighborhood. And did we mention it’s flat and fast?

Event Start Times:

• 7:30 AM – 5k start time
• 8:30 AM – Kids’ 1 mile start time

Location: 600 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203

Courses and Prices:

• 5K: $35.00 (price increases after August 9, 2025)
• 5K (K-12): $30.00 (price increases after August 9, 2025)
• Kid's Kilo: $13.00 (Registration ends August 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM)

Packet Pick Up: On-Site RACE Day starting at 6:30 AM

• Midtown: (901 S. Kings Drive) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Piper Glen: (6416 Rea Road) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• University: (1816 E. Arbors Drive) AUGUST 22 - Friday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

About the Course: This is Charlotte’s flattest, fastest 5k! All events start and finish along East Boulevard, near the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Timing and Scoring: The race will be chip timed using ChronoTrack timing equipment.

Bag Check: There is no bag check service for this event.

Event T-Shirts and Finisher Medal: Participants are guaranteed a tee and finisher medal for the first 800 registered.

Age Group Divisions: Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.

Awards Divisions: The top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards.

Refunds and Transfers: Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Time Limit: 1 hour

Dogs: Not allowed on the course.

Strollers or Baby Joggers: Allowed.

Medical Emergencies and First Aid: Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by Novant Health.

Water Stops and Porta-Potties: One water stop at the 1.5-mile mark. Porta-potties available at the start/finish area.

Inclement Weather Policy: Events will be held rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe.