Headed for Hope 5K 2025

🏃‍♂️ HEAD FOR HOPE 5K Run/Walk

🌟 Making moves for Brain Tumor Research, Awareness, and Education One Step at a Time!

🤝 Will you join us?

🗓️ KEY RACE DAY DETAILS

• Race Day: Saturday, September 13th, 2025
• 5K start time: 9:00 AM
• Kids Dash: Brady the Brain's Kids Dash - 10:00 AM
• Full Schedule: CLICK HERE for the full detail of our day of schedule!

The race will begin and finish at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates' Charlotte Office on Baldwin Avenue, located in the heart of Midtown. Participants will run along a scenic course through one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the Queen City.

🎽 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU REGISTER

• Race t-shirt: and participant finisher medal (while supplies last)
• Timed 5K: A timed 5K competitive racing course
• Awards: Top 3 male and female awards (overall and age group) + special award categories. Check out our awards page for all the details!
• Kids Dash Option: Brady the Brain Kids Dash option
• Post-race party: with kid zone, games, music, and activities
• Food trucks: On-site food trucks
• Beer garden: Post-race beer garden fun (21+) from Lost World Brewing
• Inspirational stories: featuring our Headed for Hope patient champions
• Vendor fair: Sponsor booth vendor fair to support awareness and education

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

❤️ WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

We are delighted to announce our role as hosts for the third annual Headed for Hope 5K, dedicated to raising funds for brain tumor research, awareness, and patient support. This initiative aims to support the Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Education & Research Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization committed to advancing scientific research in the battle against brain tumors. Additionally, the foundation extends its philanthropic outreach to support patients of Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates and the broader community affected by brain tumors. Through this event, we invite our community to join hands with us, offering local engagement and sponsorship opportunities as we spearhead efforts to combat brain tumors.

Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, one of the nation's largest and most highly respected neurosurgical private practices, has been committed throughout its long history to advancing the science and delivery of advanced brain and spine care.

Our team is constantly aware of the significant toll brain tumors often take on our patients and their families. We consider that reality as we care for pediatric and adult neurosurgical patients. Our patients' strength and resiliency inspire and fuel our determination to provide them with cutting-edge care and access to the latest techniques and treatments they deserve.