Family 5Ks and Fun Runs in Charlotte

If your family is looking for some family fun runs or 5Ks to participate in, Charlotte has several that you might want to check out. A family fun run is a great way to incorporate some exercise into your family. It's a great way to bond with one another as well.

Here are some you might want to check out:

1^st Annual Charlotte Firecracker 5K and Fun Run; July 3, 2011 at 7:00pm.This 5K run is a look around the Olde Providence neighborhood, and every age will enjoy the family fun run. After the fun run, stick around for the pool party, music, food, and drink.

2011 Tyler's Treehouse 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk; September 10, 2011 at 8:00am.This is a family event, and great for any age. The certified 5K course run through the Olde Georgetown and Sharon Hills neighborhood behind the Harris YMCA. The 1 mile fun run and walk is ideal for every age. Strollers, wagons, and walkers are welcome. Participants will receive a t-shirt. There will also be a post-celebration party at the Olde Georgetowne pool with music, drinks, food, and entertainment.

Ballentyne 10K, 5K, and Fun Run. This event has already passed for 2011, but the 7^th annual event was such a success that it is time to make plans to participate in the one for 2012, It isn't too early to start making plans for your family to participate.

Family Fun Runs are a great way to encourage your kids to exercise. Make it a competition among family members. Make sure everyone gets a prize of some kind just for participating. I remember when my family participated in a fun run at the Harris YMCA. I was at the beginning of my weight loss journey, and wasn't too sure about being in a fun run. My family came along as a means of support, and we had an awesome time. Just to make it to the end of the fun run was a huge accomplishment for me, and knowing that my kids were there to support me make it even more special. I still have the T-shirt and the medal I got for finishing the run.

So grab your family and get moving! If you don't see a 5K or fun run here that you want to participate in, check periodically online to find more. They are always popping up. You'll have a great time, and be healthier as a result.