FAQs
Where do I park?
In the McAlpine Creek Park parking lot, there's plenty of space. From there you'll walk the main path, across the bridge to the race and market area.
Where is the race starting line?
To your left once you cross the bridge - you can't miss it! Our course is the same as the McAlpine Cross Country course.
Can I watch my friends in the relay before the 5K starts?
Unfortunately if you're racing the 5K you'll be starting at the same time as the relay.
Can I buy food or alcohol at the event?
There will be baked goods and delicious coffee at the event. Free snacks and drinks will be provided to all racers. There will be free water for everyone. We highly encourage you to pack a picnic! We will have a picnic area in the shade and are encouraging people to stick around to eat, watch the performances, and shop the market! We will not have alcohol available for purchase.
I’m a vendor, where do I go?
You can drive your car on the park; the ballast will be down from 6:30am to 7:30am for all vendors.
Do you have a locker?
Please store things you do not need in your car. Hare Bandits is not responsible for any stolen or missing items.
How early can I arrive?
Day of packet pickup starts at 8am as well as our clothing drive and that's when the DJ will begin playing. You're welcome to show up earlier but you'll just see us setting up :)
Will there be seating?
There is a set of bleachers where the awards ceremony and DJ will be. There's also a couple of picnic tables spread out. We encourage you to bring fold up chairs and blankets to sit or picnic at in our picnic area!
Where are the bathrooms?
There will be port-a-potties on site as well as very nice park bathrooms near the parking area.
Who will be at the post-race festival?
Charlotte Pride Band, Bloom Movement Artistry (aerial performance), Drag Queen DJ Vanna Vanity, and over 20 vendors!
