Come join the party at the NoDa 5K presented by NoDa Brewing. We're putting some funk into this one, folks. Come and see why the historic arts and entertainments district has been a Charlotte favorite for decades.

Coming back in 2025, we're bringing back the amazing team challenge to race day for you and your crew! Get your run club team, family members, or just some random friends you met at the dog park to help you win the grand prize! The winning team will be coined champion with some pallets of fresh cold ones just after our age group awards.

Join us for our Unite the City 5K Event powered by K-LOVE, in Brookhill Village at 409 Basin Street!

This family-friendly fun fun run welcomes everyone - runners, walkers, strollers, and kids of all ages.

Not a fan of running? No problem! Come enjoy our informative community resource fair instead. Representatives from different organizations will provide information about housing, financial literacy, youth activities, and health and wellness!

SwimMAC is the top ranked USA Swimming Club in the country for the third year in a row, but the local impact to Charlotte-area families is even greater. Our Swim School teaches roughly 15,000 swim lessons annually to make sure children in Charlotte are safe in the water and learn to love swimming. As a youth sports non-profit, fundraising is key to making a continued impact as it supports our organization's efforts to provide quality coaching and an excellent training environment, as well as fund financial aid programs and community outreach efforts. It's because of your support that we will continue to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community in addition to maintaining our national prominence as a swimming powerhouse!

Join us Sunday May 18th, 2025, rain or shine, for Mental Health Matters 5K, Kids Fun Run, & a Post-Race Community Festival create awareness for mental health.

We all go through times that can challenge our mental health.
Let's normalize that with more visibility and presence within our community as we continue to amplify the conversation surrounding mental health and build a brighter future.

The 5K Cannoli Run is part of the St. Philip Neri Italian Festival.

This is the 28th Year of St. Philip Neri’s Italian Festival that runs from Thursday May 15th to Saturday May 17th – Food, Live Music, Vendors, Expanded Kid Zone, Live and Silent Auctions and a Beer Garden. 

Race Registration includes T-shirt and $5.00 of Italian Festival Tickets. 

The Meck Mile presented by Albemarle brings people together from all across Charlotte to run, walk, skip or dance their way through the streets surrounding Memorial Stadium. This race gives participants and spectators alike the chance to hit the streets and see the city we call home from an entirely new perspective.

Whether you’re aiming to hit a new personal best, or are just looking for a unique active outing for the whole family, the Meck Mile presented by Albemarle is bringing Charlotte together to show who really runs (or walks) this city.

Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. This event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and like-minded individuals both in and out of the water and wastewater industry. The McAlpine Creek Cross Country Course is a mostly flat  and partially shaded course, making this a perfect race for beginners and experienced runners alike. Runners, joggers, walkers, rollers, pets, and strollers are all welcome!

With great privilege, the HEARTest Yard and Showmars Restaurants join forces to host the ninth annual HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K presented by LifeShare Carolinas! With a like-minded mission to support Levine Children’s Hospital, we’ve teamed up to maximize our impact and fundraising potential to meet the needs of and care for as many children affected by congenital heart diseases and disorders as possible.

Get ready to Sprint, Stride, or Stroll at the Indian Land Community 5K on Saturday, May 10th!

Join us at the beautiful CrossRidge facility on 521 for a fun and exciting race for all fitness levels. Every registrant will receive a swag bag, race medal, and t-shirt—plus the chance to support a great cause!

All proceeds benefit our local Rotary Club, supporting initiatives that foster international connections, enhance lives, and create a brighter future. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this a race to remember!

Welcome to the inaugural Carolina Thread 8 Hour and 12 Hour race. Put on by BALS (Be Active. Live Spontaneous.) Racing, we will be utilizing part of the iconic Carolina Thread Trail. You will run a beautiful 2 mile out/back (4 mile circuit) with approximately 210 feet of gain/loss. The 8 hour option gives you a great opportunity to accomplish your first 50K or set a PR. The 12 hour option gives you a stellar opportunity to tackle your first 50 miler or set a new PR. Bring a friend or two and enjoy the beautiful spring weather on your journey.

A Fort Mill favorite returns for a fifth year, kicking off the Town of Fort Mill South Carolina Strawberry Festival's schedule of events. The Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K and Fun Run will take place in Fort Mill's historic downtown corridor on Saturday, April 26.

The course begins and ends on Main Street Fort Mill and includes scenic views along nearby residential streets. The race will begin at 9:00 am, starting with the 5k race followed by the one-mile fun run at 10:00 am. The race will conclude with a Runner’s village, including local merchants, food trucks, kids’ zone, music and a festive atmosphere. Berry B. Good, Fort Mill’s cheerful strawberry mascot, and the reigning Strawberry Queens will also be part of the festivities.

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Celebrating running and the Charlotte community over two decades, Charlotte Racefest Half Marathon, 10K & 10K relay continues to be the premier spring endurance event and celebration! Racefest offers the opportunity to experience a community event full of tradition, goodwill and a feel-good vibes. The event includes a Half Marathon, 10K & 10K Relay!!

Put on your cape and lace up your running shoes! Join us for the Superheroes for Autism race and help make a difference. Run, walk, or fly through McAlpine Creek Park while supporting a great cause. Sign up today and be a hero!

This Ballantyne Road Race tradition continues on Saturday, April 5, 2025, marking the 21st annual Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K and Fun Run presented by Northwood Office. With over 1,400 participants in 2024, this YMCA signature event is one of the largest road races in the Ballantyne area. Hit the pavement and make your footprints count in support of the YMCA Better Us Campaign that gives youth an opportunity to play, learn and grow in a safe and thriving environment.

DON'T MISS THE 48th ANNUAL COME SEE ME ROAD RACES THIS YEAR - FAST COURSE, AWESOME MEDAL AND FUN RACE EXPERIENCE!!!!!

Fun Run (7:30am) – Approximately 1 mile run around Winthrop Lake. No pets are allowed however strollers are allowed. FREE, registration preferred but not required. Fun Run participants, 12 and under, will receive a customized participant medal.

5K and 10K (8:00am) – USATF-certified 5K (3.1 mile) course and USATF-certified 10K (6.2 mile) are on paved streets and bike paths passing through beautiful residential areas. No pets are allowed however strollers are allowed. Water stop at 1.5 mile mark in the 5K race and mile 2 and mile 4 in the 10K race. Refreshments and snacks available for all participants. *All participants must be off the course by 9:30. Walkers are encouraged to participate in the 5K or must walk the 10K under a 13 minute pace.

Register by March 31 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Proceeds from sponsors, donors, and participant registrations will be donated to various ministries on the front lines of anti-trafficking and substance abuse efforts.

Thank you to all for your involvement, and for continuing to support this cause in any way you can!

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center will host its 6th annual Communication Counts 5k timed race and fun run at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. We will also be bringing back our Kids Dash and virtual race options. These events raise critical funds that provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives to anyone in need in our community.

Running is your Craft!  Join us for the Charlotte's Premier Spring Race...the 7th Annual Craft Beer Half Marathon & 5 Miler presented by Ivy Rehab is on March 29, 2025.  Celebrate running and the HUGE Charlotte Craft Beer scene with fantastic course through miles of the greenway in North Charlotte.  The Half Marathon will run on HALF Greenway and HALF roads.  This event has SOLD OUT all 5 years, so register early. The Half Marathon & 5 Miler will only accept 1,500 runners. 

This special event not only raises awareness about Down syndrome but also brings together the community to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome around World Down Syndrome Day (March 21).

Please join us as we celebrate Christina and support Operation Sweet Tooth at Grand Oak Elementary School.

As a parent, losing a child is unfathomable and every day we mourn our baby and question how this could happen to her. To help our grieving process and keep Christina’s spirit alive, we created a non-profit organization called Operation Sweet Tooth. Our mission is to honor Christina by supporting the youth of our community. Our goal is to raise funds, toys, personal items, and school supplies for the children in our community who are sick, impoverished, displaced, homeless, or just need their spirits lifted. It’s of great importance that we turn our pain into purpose, and support children in their times of need, reminding them there are strangers out there who do care.

The Lake Norman Half Marathon Wildman & 5K takes place on wide open roads on a FAST course in Mooresville, NC. The Wildman Half Marathon & 5k benefits the Human Health Project is an organization issues grants and donates non-perishable food items to local food shelters. We ask all athletes to bring a non-perishable food item.

A Charlotte Tradition for 46 Years

The race starts and finishes at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte and is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels - beginner to expert - with a 5K and half marathon distance. But that's not all! We are back with a half marathon relay (2 participants, exchange zone at Myers Park Country Club) and a fun run around Romare Bearden Park for our younger runners at 8:40 AM! Celebrate the race finish with a post-race party in Uptown Charlotte with music, food and vendors.

Join us on February 22nd, 2025 for the sixth annual Pajamas All Day 5K Resolution Run! Roll out of bed and bring the whole family for a fun-filled morning of moving benefiting the Move For Jenn Foundation.

In addition to the 5K and fun run, the event will include a DJ, sponsor and vendor expo with lots of fun giveaways, food vendors, endless activities for the kiddos, a petting zoo, adoptable animals, adult beverages like our signature Hops on One Leg ® NE IPA, raffles, and more!

Welcome to the 2025 Cupid's Cup 5K!

Proceeds from the Cupid’s Cup 5K benefit Cardiac Rehabilitation programs and patients at Atrium Health CMC, Pineville, Union and Cabarrus locations by providing funding for education, outreach, rehabilitation equipment and patient scholarships.

We plan an exciting event each year that attracts close to 1000 runners and walkers in the Charlotte area to benefit these cardiac rehab programs and the services we provide our patients.

Join us for Charlotte's Premier 10 Mile Race!

New this year - Double or Nothing!

Run the 4 Mile leg AND the 10 Mile leg as an individual or two-person relay.

Starting in the Ballantyne Campus, this course follows South Charlotte's McMullen Creek and 4 Mile Creek Greenway along beautiful paved trails. The race will include options for both a 10 mile and 4 mile course. These distances are rare, challenging, and lots of fun!

All finishers (21+) will receive a free beverage, quarter zip or hoodie, and custom finishers medal!

5th Annual 10K Race

Run, Ruck, Walk, Bike Crawl at the Riverwalk Amphitheater

The Print Shop will be hosting the after-party this year. So grab a beer and enjoy good times with friends!

YOUR FAVORITE TRAIL RACE IS BACK!

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 CRC Trail Race at Anne Springs Close Greenway on January 18th, where you will challenge yourself on an incredible course that winds through some of the most stunning natural beauty in the region.

After crossing the finish line 🏃, unwind with a cold beer 🍺 and refuel with a delicious selection of food 😋 while enjoying the warm glow of a roaring bonfire 🔥 in your 2025 hoodie 👕 and finisher medal. We can't wait to see you there!

All participants registered for 4, 9 and 13 miles will receive a hoodie AND a finisher medal!

This race is a great way to celebrate the season as we have a fully stocked hot chocolate and donut bar and we're giving away awards for the best male and female costumes! Participant applause-o-meter will determine our best-dressed winners. What a GREAT way to celebrate the season!!

Melanated Melon Presents the 3rd Annual Be Johnathan Strong 5K Run/Walk!

Join us in community for the last fun run of the year! Young, old, walk or run come help us pound out cancer and remember those who have fought and celebrate those who still carry the mantle. We honor all children and their families who fight tirelessly against an invisible enemy that is cancer. Proceeds benefit Melanated Melon programs.

Join us for the Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K and Joan Bailey Kids Obstacle Course! Proceeds from the Krueger Reindeer Romp benefit our YMCA Annual Campaign and help provide life-changing programs and services for kids and families who need us most.