About the Communication Counts 5k
The course runs through McAlpine Creek Park, a wooded greenway park on the east side of Charlotte. The terrain is typical of a park path, relatively flat and easy to follow, which makes it comfortable for a wide range of paces. A kids dash runs alongside the main event, so there are usually young runners and families around the start area.
The race benefits Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, so the crowd tends to include people connected to that work. Team participation is encouraged, and there are awards for the largest and most spirited teams, which gives the morning a bit of a group energy beyond individual finishing order.
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Communication Counts 5k 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
189finishers
18:50winner
31:54median
58:43cutoff
Top 3: Rafael Ramos dos santos (18:50) · Cameron Tate (19:06) · Stuart Hildebrandt (20:46)
The Communication Counts 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K3/27/2027 09:00$35
5K3/27/2027 09:00$35
0.25 Miles3/27/2027 08:30$15
5K3/27/2027 09:00$25
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