EVENT SCHEDULE

LOCATION DETAILS

Atrium Health Ballpark
1 Cannon Baller Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081

Directions

To be posted no later than the first week of April.

Parking & Public Transit

The City of Kannapolis offers multiple free public parking locations within walking distance of Atrium Health Ballpark, including:

• West Avenue
• Research Campus Drive
• Veterans Park
• Laureate Way
• West A Street
• Cannon Baller Way
• Oak Avenue Lot (60 spaces, including handicap-accessible options)
• Kannapolis Train Station
• North Main Street
• NCRC Deck
• City Hall
• Chestnut Avenue
• University Lot
• Watson Crick Lot
• Wellness Way Lot
• South Main Street Lot
• RCCC Lot

VIDA Deck – The VIDA Deck offers paid public parking with hourly fees.



Handicap & Electric Vehicle Parking:

• Handicap parking is available along West Avenue, in each city parking lot, and in the VIDA Deck.
• Electric vehicle charging stations are located near City Hall and the Train Station.

Passenger Drop-Off & Rideshare:

Two designated drop-off/pick-up locations for rideshare services, taxis, and personal drop-offs are available at:

• Gem Theatre (Laureate Way)
• Swanee Theatre (Cannon Baller Way)

These locations are marked “No Parking” and “No Loading” zones.



Public Transportation & Shuttles:

• Amtrak Service – The Kannapolis Train Station (Main Street Parking Lot) is within walking distance.

Amtrak passengers do not need a parking permit for overnight parking.

West Avenue Express – Free electric shuttle service runs Fridays & Saturdays, April – December, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM with stops at:

• NCRC Public Parking Deck
• Top of the Horseshoe Sidewalk
• First Baptist Church
• Swanee Theatre
• Shuttles arrive every 5 minutes and are ADA-accessible.

Event Arrival & Accessibility:

Atrium Health Ballpark is ADA-accessible, with designated parking available.

Route Map

• Full route: 3.1 miles
• Short route option: 1 mile
• Route is fully paved.

Want to get familiar with the route before the event? Route Maps will be posted no later than the first week of April.

Pets

We love our pets just as much as you do! However, due to safety and liability reasons, pets are not allowed at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network events. Service animals are welcome.

Accessibility, Safety & Amenities

All of our events are designed to be inclusive and accessible. The event site and route are stroller and wheelchair friendly, making it easy for participants of all mobility levels to join us.

Please note that we do not provide wheelchair rentals, so plan ahead if one is needed. To ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees, bicycles, scooters and motorized vehicles (other than personal mobility devices) are not permitted on the course.

Restrooms will be available at every event location. In addition, water will be provided to keep you hydrated, and many events also offer a small snack for participants.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, comfortable and welcoming experience for everyone!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registering for PurpleStride will give you access to the PurpleStride Dashboard. Your Dashboard allows you to update your Personal Fundraising Page, track your progress toward your fundraising goal, send pre-written fundraising and thank-you messages, and connect to Facebook Fundraiser.

Register for free today and kickstart your fundraising!

Registered Striders who raise or self-donate:

• $100+ will be sent an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2026 T-shirt.*
• $1,000+ will earn exclusive PanCAN PurpleStride Grand Club 2026 gear.

*Donation(s) must be reflected on your Personal Fundraising Page by Sunday, April 5, 2026, to have your T-shirt mailed in April for receipt by April 25. T-shirts earned between April 6 and May 31 will be mailed after the event. We cannot guarantee USPS delivery dates and are not responsible for any shipping delays. Participant T-shirts will not be available for pick up on event day. For more information, including Survivor & Volunteer T-shirts, visit our FAQs.