April 20, 2013 – Charlotte, N.C.

The 27th annual Elizabeth 8K Road Race, presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital, Harris Teeter and Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar, will hit the streets on Saturday, April 20. This is Charlotte’s oldest 8k race and features a USATF-certified course and a fantastic tour of the scenic residential streets of the Elizabeth neighborhood. The event, which begins at the Hawthorne Recreation Center at Independence Park (345 Hawthorne Lane), also includes a 1.5-meter untimed run/walk for the casual participants and the Liz Kids’ Fun Run for the little ones. For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.elizabeth8k.com