Superheroes for Autism

This is a chip timed race for both start and finish. (yep! we will be having chipped start and end this year, where your official time will be between when you cross the starting line and when you cross the finish line!).

All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a medal when they cross the finish line.

There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Male and Female and age based awards for Male and Female.

Good Luck!

Date: Saturday April 11, 2026

Race start times:

• 5K starts at 8:30 AM
• 10K starts at 8:45 AM
• Walk / Fun run starts at 9:00 AM

Location: McAlpine Creek Park 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
 

Packet pickup and locations

You have 2 options for pickup:
1.) Friday April 11, TBD
2.) Race day 8:00 AM to event start at McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212,     

Parking

There's a big sign off of Monroe Rd for McAlpine Creek Park. Once you turn in, parking is on your right.

5K Course Map

5K route (mapmyrun.com)
5K route (plotaroute.com)

This is the standard 5K course McAlpine is known for. For those with strollers, have no fear (of the hill), we've designed a stroller friendly tiny alteration in the course. We'll have people on the course to make that clear. Also note, the hill has been cleaned up and the ground is smoother than it has been in the past in case you want to test it out before the race. 

10K route will start off the same as the 5K and the details of the second half are being designed (this is our 1st 10K!)

We're super excited that you joined our race. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Awards 5K and 10K:

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall for Female (these are really cool awards!)
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall for Male (these are really cool awards!)
• Age based 1st place winners award certificates for Male and Female (they are pretty nice)
  • 10 and under
    11-15
    16-20
    21-25
    26-29
    30-39
    40-49
    50-59
    60-69
    70+
• Finisher Medals for all those who registered for the 5K and 10K races and cross the finish line. (very nice medals!)

About the Race and ASMC

Autism Services of Mecklenburg County (ASMC for short). ASMC is a 501(c)(3) not for profit providing housing and services for adults with autism right here in Charlotte since 1979 and they are WONDERFUL!  

All entry fee profits go directly to ASMC to keep them running great. - Just like you will be doing at this race when you sign up!

Why Superheroes?

Hi, my name is Tony Scotto di Carlo and I have served on ASMC's board for 14 years and my brother Thomas is a resident at one of ASMC's wonderful group homes. We've picked the Superhero theme because many of ASMC's residents, (including my brother), love Superheroes and we want them to be super excited and surprised when they see hundreds of caped crusaders in full superhero gear running at once. That means you BTW! - sign up now! (Also, let's be honest, Superheroes are just awesome)

We're delighted that you are here. If you are not a runner, sign up and walk or just make a donation. ASMC will appreciate any amount!

Thank you for your generosity - YOU ARE A SUPERHERO!