QFW 5K and ZeroK

Description

We are proud to provide Community Partner support and visibility to Q Fitness and Wellness for the QFW 5K and ZeroK, a Pride season wellness event that brings together movement, community, local LGBTQ+ business, and meaningful impact.

This event is led by Q Fitness and Wellness, the Charlotte-based LGBTQ+ wellness business founded by Crem Morris-Frazier. What began as a digital wellness platform during a time of isolation and disruption has grown into a physical space, community hub, and trusted local wellness brand with the credibility to bring people together for something bigger than itself. 

She recently won our 2026 Catalyst Award at our THRIVE Gala, and is a Small Business Member of ours. For CLGBTCC, this is exactly the kind of member-led community impact we love to support and amplify.

What to Expect:

Q Fitness and Wellness is not just hosting a race. They are using their platform to create space for movement, confidence, belonging, Pride, wellness, and community connection. This year’s event also honors the memory of Lance Sotelo, a young runner, Queens University graduate, student leader, MBA graduate, and member of Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community who died earlier this year at age 25. 

Lance’s story is now connected to a future scholarship effort through Lance’s Legacy, with the goal of supporting LGBTQ+ students who reflect his spirit of acceptance, encouragement, service, and community care. His mother, Jeanne Sotelo, shared that Lance’s legacy is bigger than running. It is about continuing his spirit by supporting LGBTQ+ students who are building their futures and giving back to their communities.

That is what makes this event different. Yes, there is a 5K. But this is not only for runners.

• The QFW 5K is for runners, walkers, joggers, movers, fitness groups, corporate teams, families, Pride supporters, and anyone who wants to complete the course at their own pace.
• The QFW ZeroK is for people who want to participate without running or walking the course. ZeroK participants can show up, cheer, visit wellness-focused vendors, support the event, connect with community, and be part of the day socially. It is another way to make the event more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to different bodies, comfort levels, and interests.

You can run it. You can walk it. You can ZeroK it. Pride is movement. Move your way.

This is an opportunity for Chamber members, small businesses, corporate partners, ERGs, BRGs, allies, families, runners, walkers, and community supporters to support a local LGBTQ+ business, invest in LGBTQ+ wellness, honor Lance Sotelo’s memory, and help create a powerful start to Pride season.