Join The Elizabeth 8K as an Eco Warrior!

Eco Warriors: keep the race clean and green through ensuring proper disposal of waste and recyclables.

The Eco Warriors will arrive at the volunteer tent at 7 am. The post-race party should be over by 1030-11:00 am.

The race begins at 8 am. Proceeds from this event benefit TreesCharlotte. 

Interested volunteers should first register through our GivePulse page.

Secondly, be sure to visit the Elizabeth 8K page and complete the required registration.

About the Elizabeth 8K Race:

The Elizabeth Community Association (ECA) is thrilled to announce the 39th Annual Elizabeth 8K, one of Charlotte’s oldest 8Ks! There are several events to choose from:

• An 8K timed race for the competitive type: This course provides a fantastic tour of the scenic residential and commercial streets of the Elizabeth neighborhood.
• A 1.5M untimed run/walk for the casual participants: Join your friends for a brisk walk, go for a jog with your kids, or just get outdoors for a nice stroll through the neighborhood with your coffee.
• The Liz Kids’ Fun Run for the little ones: Even the little ones can get in on the action with this FREE fun ~50-yard dash. It’s for kids six years of age and younger.

BENEFICIARIES. Proceeds benefit the beautification of the Elizabeth neighborhood, and TreesCharlotte, a public/private nonprofit collaboration to grow, diversify and steward Charlotte’s iconic urban forest.