Welcome community runners to the Fall 2024 Girls On The Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K!

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a non-competitive after-school running program that includes social emotional life skills and lessons for girls in grades 3rd-8th. GOTR envisions a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams! This is made possible by AMAZING volunteer coaches that are there every step of the way for 10 weeks with their girls encouraging them and running along side them so they can confidently cross the finish line at their End of the Season 5K!

We strive to make our program accessible to all girls no matter what their financial limitations may be. All proceeds from this race go towards our financial assistance to be able to cover the cost of any girls who wants to participate in Girls on the Run!

We are pleased to announce that this year's race will include anyone from the community (not associated with Girls on the Run) to be a part of our race! There are 100 community runner/walker spots available, so sign up fast before they are gone. We are excited to integrate the community with our Girls on the Run 5K. All community runners will receive a GOTR 5K T-shirt and GOTR medal with registration.

Join us Saturday, November 2, 2024 rain or shine at 9:00 AM for this year's Drop Dead 5K presented by AvidXchange!

The race will take place throughout the beautiful 70+ acres of Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery. Run by the likes of Belk, Ivey, Morrison, Tate, and Blake, just to name a few of the resident luminaries. In addition to the 5K, the event features Knowledge Perk food truck, DJ, an award ceremony, and a guided tour after the race.

Kids Fun Run! We are excited to bring back our 1 Mile Kids Fun Run! The race will take place at 10 a.m. This is FREE for kids (registration is required) and includes a fun run finisher medal.

Ready to build hope for kids in the Charlotte community?

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 29th Annual Hopebuilders 5K on Saturday, November 2, at Truist Field. Your participation raises critical funds for patient initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital, building hope for children and families in our community.

Want to help military veterans—and have fun while you’re at it? Then lace up your running shoes to join Fairview Plaza and American Asset Corporation for the Seventh Annual HeroRun to benefit Veterans Bridge Home!

Two races will kick off at 8 a.m., November 2, 2024, at Fairview Plaza office buildings, with a 5k taking you through scenic South Park neighborhoods and a 1k Fun Run keeping you close to Fairview Road. Music, activities, and real heroes, members of all five branches of the U.S. military, will make for a fun, special event.

Join us for the 2024 Strides for Shelter 5K Run + Walk! Our 2024 beneficiary organization is Home Again Foundation.

Home Again Foundation, established in 2018, is dedicated to providing sustainable, affordable housing along with supportive services for the homeless and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. Residents in their communities are automatically enrolled in supportive services based on an individualized self-sufficiency assessment and service plan. The rent for these units is at or below market value with all utilities included. The proceeds from this year's race will fund the construction of a fully furnished one-bedroom, one-bath cottage for a homeless veteran in Home Again's second development on a 2-acre site in Mecklenburg County.

Join us for Claudia's 5K, Call Out for Courage - a fantastic event where fun meets purpose, all while supporting mental health. Your participation not only promotes courage but also makes a real difference in the world of mental health. Let's create an unforgettable 5K filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the shared joy of running for something bigger than ourselves. Don't miss this chance to run, have fun, and contribute to this noble cause!

Bring your friends and family to walk or run in our efforts to bring awareness to the importance of ending the mental health stigma, to honor Claudia and many people like her, and in an effort to encourage each of us to show up as we are.

Join us for the 17th Annual CLT Runway 5K.

This flat and fast course offers runners and walkers a unique opportunity to run one of the country's busiest airport runways. This run will take place completely on the runway and taxiways. Participants will see planes queuing up, taking off, and landing. This event is one that will be enjoyed by the whole family! You must register as a runner to participate. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. The race will be limited to 1500 participants. Proceeds from the CLT Runway 5K will help to fund Airport Opportunity Scholarships with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) created to promote careers in aviation, as well as economic opportunities in Charlotte. The Airport scholarship will benefit students who are graduates of high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) district and are Title 1 eligible. Each recipient will attend CPCC's Summer Bridge academic enrichment program and enroll in a two-year, career-focused degree program specific to the Aviation Department.

The 4th Annual Brat Trot 5K hosted by On Tap, a local tap house/beer bar located in the heart of historic downtown Mooresville, NC. The event will start and end at the tap house, beginning at 9 am and finishing around 12pm.

The event is an homage to the Oktoberfest Festival customary to Germany and will be followed up by On Tap's Oktoberfest and Anniversary Celebration! The Brat Trot 5K and Oktoberfest have a few things in common: good beer, good friends and good fun - with the added bonus of a little heart-healthy exercise before the celebration!

The Brat Trot 5K also benefits Lake Norman Humane. There will be Dog Adoption on site race day.

The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K is a running event that takes place in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is a fun-filled event that combines running with music and beer. The event includes a half marathon and a 5K race, both of which take place in the scenic Riverwalk neighborhoods of Rock Hill.

To keep the runners motivated, there is a rock band performing live music near the start/finish line. After the race, participants can enjoy an Octoberfest beer garden where they can celebrate their achievements with friends and family. The beer garden will feature a variety of beers, including some of the best local brews.

This event is not just about the race; it's a full-day celebration of fitness, music, and good times. Whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner, the Rocktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K is an excellent opportunity to have fun and experience the unique atmosphere of the Riverwalk area of Rock Hill.  It's beautiful!!!

The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K will be capped for the 2024 event.  There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early!  ALL registration ends October 12th, 2024 unless we sell out before hand.

If you're a runner, this is the one to run!  ROCK ON!!!

Join our 2nd Annual Charity Event- Walk For Blind Independence!

October is Blindness & Disability Awareness Month!

Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 9:00am for our 2nd Annual Charity Walk- Walk for Blind Independence benefiting Lions Services Inc., a 501(c)(3) based in Charlotte, N.C. This is a fun Charity Walk event for walkers and families. Attendees will complete a 2 Mile Walk on paved trails at the Eastway Regional Recreation Center surrounded by scenic nature preserve and wetlands. This gathering aims to bring together individuals from the community who either experience low vision, have a disability or have a loved one affected by it. Everyone is welcome to participate. Volunteers will be available if you need a walking guide.

We invite everyone from Charlotte and surrounding areas to join this FUN family event. Participants can choose between walking in person or virtual all while helping enhance programs for blind and visually impaired adults. We look forward to walking alongside you on October 5th!

The Steele Creek YMCA C2 Obstacle Trail Run is an outdoor camp adventure that tests your mental and physical ability to overcome and be resilient. Join us at the tranquil campus of YMCA Camp Thunderbird on Saturday, September 9th, for an ideal team-building event that reawakens your inner camp child and connects you with nature. With over 600 participants in 2019, this signature event is soaring to new heights as a rapidly growing contest amongst community groups, companies, and schools. Hit the trails and make your footprints count in support of the YMCA Annual Campaign; giving youth an opportunity to play, learn and grow in a safe and thriving environment by providing hundreds of children the opportunity to participate in enriching, life-changing YMCA programs like preschool, after school, summer camp and sports.

The C2 Obstacle Trail Run is an impactful part of the 2024 YMCA of Greater Charlotte Race Series, with 3-mile and 1-mile obstacle courses for all ages and abilities.

Celebrate your race over DJ music and entertainment, food, awards and more!

The Fight the Flame 5K was established with the goal to raise awareness and money for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

• There will be a 5k race and a 1k Family Roll & Stroll.

• Prizes will be awarded to the top runners.

CRPS is chronic and debilitating with no cure. CRPS is characterized by severe, burning, and stabbing pain 24/7 along with swelling, changes in skin temperature and appearance, limited range of motion, and many other symptoms.

The mission of Fight the Flame is to raise awareness and educate the medical field and the public about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS); while providing resources to support the CRPS community.

Welcome to the Martin Marietta Boulder Dash at Charlotte Quarry!

Martin Marietta is proud to host the the Third Annual Boulder Dash at Charlotte Quarry 5K & 5 Miler on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This charity event provides runners with a unique race experience, as participants will run through a working rock quarry while navigating an intense but scenic course.

This 5K and 5 Miler event showcases the impressive quarry operation and large plant equipment while testing participants' endurance and abilities. Both 5K and 5 mile runners will travel along the rim of the quarry while the 5-miler goes through the plant site and into the pit with a 300-foot elevation difference. The 5-miler course also features a 14% incline as it descends 9/10ths of a mile down before turning for a climb upward.

Think you're up for the challenge?

Presented by Skufca Law, Wooden Robot Brewery, and Beacon Partners, the 5K starts on W Summit Ave in front of Wooden Robot Brewery and heads into Charlotte's South End and Wilmore neighborhoods. There is also a 1 Mile Run for those looking for a shorter distance.

Registration includes a finisher medal and beer (21+) from Wooden Robot Brewery or ice cream for those under 21. Shirts included for the 5K, and available as an upgrade for the 1 Mile.

The “Fit 2 Fly 5K” is in its fourth year as the airport’s only run on our 5,500-foot runway!

All are invited to come out and run/walk the runway. There will even be a Kid’s 1 Mile run on the runway as well. This is an opportunity to bring hundreds of runners, walkers, and families on an actual runway to help raise funds for our youth aspiring to become pilots through the David Griffin Aviation Foundation.

Don’t miss this chance of a lifetime and register today to join in on all the fun festivities.

Participants in all distances will receive a shirt and finisher medal!

Join us for the Camp CARE 5K at the Belle Johnston Community Center on September 14, 2024 at 8:00am.

Camp CARE (Cancer Ain't Really the End) provides a weeklong summer camp and year-round activities to children who have or have had cancer and their families in the Charlotte area.

Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist is a race rooted in Charlotte from every angle and we're proud to bring the active community together around this beautiful city. ATC10K is focused on being one of the most sustainable races in the country while giving back to the community as much as possible through multiple local non-profit organizations!

We're excited to head back to the highway for year six with thousands of your closest friends! In the first mile, you’ll head through Uptown just past the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC stadium. Just after mile 1, you'll enter I-277, Charlotte's inner beltway, for 3 miles where you'll see the Queen City from a new speed while circling the breathtaking skyline. Exiting the highway, you're onto the final two miles through the beautiful streets of the southeast's fastest growing city before heading back to the finish festival at Truist Field for a family friendly party for all!

Don’t let the dog days get you down! When it gets a little warm in the Carolinas we play after the sun goes down!

Come hang out at dusk for our first ever Summer Nights 5K! The setting sun paired with the shade of our trails will make for the “coolest” race you can do around here in mid-July! Don’t tell anyone… but we may shave a minute or two off your time if you choose to take a dip in Lake Wylie as you run along the beautiful shoreline.

Participants can enjoy one of the best pre-race settings around at our new Trailhead Store that is shaded by old growth trees and situated right beside our beautiful ponds. Hydrate, hang out, cool off in the A/C as you prepare for a magical race during the golden hour in the Garden.

After the race is over, participants will receive free entry to the Garden to enjoy our summer exhibit: “Summer Lights.” This one-of-a-kind exhibit will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical paradise. Especially with a seasonal cocktail or delicious summer beer in your hand!

Summer Nights 5K and 1 Miler is a trail race.

This is a sellout event so register now!

The Run The South Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is back and and better than ever with the best swag bag in the city, post-race submarine sandwiches, adult drinks and high-energy music. This race course is FAST AND FLAT through shaded greenways and wide open gravel paths!

You can't beat this race swag!

ALL DISTANCES get a pair of Goodr running sunglasses, a Sport-Tek performance tee, sleeveless tank or ladies racerback tank, AND a custom finisher medal!

Join Atrium Health Foundation and the Carolina Panthers for the 14th Annual Keep Pounding 5K on Saturday, June 22! Presented by Rodgers Builders, the event raises critical funds for cancer research and patient care initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Levine Children's!

Created by the Carolina Panthers and Atrium Health Foundation, the Keep Pounding initiative supports cancer research efforts throughout Atrium Health. Since its establishment, the Keep Pounding Fund has received over $4.5 million in charitable gifts, which exclusively benefit cancer programs at Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Levine Children's. By participating in the Keep Pounding 5K, you can impact the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer, while spreading awareness and contributing to vital cancer research programs.

Your support enables Levine Cancer and Levine Children's to offer Phase I and Phase II clinical research trials and the latest cancer treatments to patients where they need it most - close to home.

We're celebrating with a lot of love this year to kick off Pride Month in Charlotte!

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.

We are kicking things off with an art show with some of NoDa's favorites of all mediums. Come at 2pm and stay for the race at 6pm.

Win your weight in beer...

New in 2024, we're adding a fresh 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.

** What: 11th Anniversary Healthy Achievement 5k / 8K Run | Walk

** When: June 1, 2024

** Time: 8:00 AM start - PROMPTLY

** Where: 300 Block of S. Mint Street

* All race day events will take place on or about the 300 block of S. Mint Street, adjacent to Romare Bearden Park, which is located on between W. 3rd Street and W. MLK, Jr. Blvd.

Welcome to the Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K - where family fun meets outdoor adventure! Lace up your running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Lake Norman State Park.

What's the Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K all about? Well, it's a super cool event where families like yours can run or walk through the beautiful roads of Lake Norman State Park. Whether you're a fast runner, a slow walker, or somewhere in between, there's a race for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Imagine running through forests filled with tall trees, colorful leaves, and chirping birds. That's exactly what you'll find at Lake Norman State Park! It's like stepping into a magical world where nature is your playground.

So, are you ready to join the excitement at the Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K? It's easy to sign up and get started. Just grab your family, head to Lake Norman State Park, and get ready to run, walk, and explore together!

See you at the starting line!

The All Star 5k takes place on the beautiful, paved Rock Hill Criterium Course. You will run just over 3 laps on this safe, enclosed race course. Thanks to the support of Start 2 Finish and Charlotte Running Company for making this a fun and healthy way to celebrate the Rock Hill All Star Criterium!

Medals and fun festivities after. Stay and watch the Pro’s race the USA CRITS race that afternoon!

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.

Join us Sunday May 19th, 2024, rain or shine, for Charlotte's first Mental Health Matters 5K, Kids Dash, & a Post-Race Community Festival to create awareness for mental health.

We will kick off with the 5K timed by Start 2 Finish Events starting at 10:30AM.

The Festival will officially open to the public at 11:00AM and we will begin the fun with the Kids Dash/Fun Run around the pond at 11:30 AM.

The festival is FREE & open to all community members from 11:00AM - 4:00PM!

This is the 27th Year of St. Philip Neri’s Italian Festival running from Thursday May 16th to Saturday May 18th – 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.

Click here to learn more about the St. Philip Neri Italian Festival.

In the heart of University City, celebrating our Queen City, as only Charlotte can.

Event Distances - 7.04 miles, 7.04 kilometers (just under 4.4 miles), .704 Kids Dash

Race Cap: 704 registrations. After April 30 or race cap, you must email to request a reserved entry.

• Overall Finisher Awards + Age Group Awards

• Awesome schwag!

• Professional race photos included with your race registration.

• A craft beer, all age, community, post run celebration hosted at Armored Cow Brewing.

• New in 2024! The 7.04K! For those not quite ready to tackle the 7.04 Miles but still looking to celebrate all things running and our fantastic Queen City, the 7.04K is NEW and just for you!

• Coming in at just under 4.4 miles this distance is ready for you to tackle for your next PR!

FAST, BEAUTIFUL COURSE!

Get ready to run the Lake Norman Half Marathon! This is the only race that highlights the best of Lake Norman. See beautiful views of the lake and enjoy running on one of the fastest courses in the Charlotte area. Afterwards enjoy live music and beer.

Once again we will be at theThe Lake Norman Yacht Club. You get to reach your goal by finishing at their breathtaking property. You will have a stunning view as you come in of the lake and of all of the amazing sailboats moored there.

Welcome to the Code Three 5K Run!

We are thrilled to announce the Code Three 5K Run, brought to you by Leadership York County. Our mission is simple yet profound: to support our local first responders while expressing gratitude for their unwavering service. Join us on May 11th, 2024, for a spirited 5K run at Carowinds, where every step taken helps equip, train, and uplift those who keep our community safe.

Our 5K will be a run you won't want to miss! The 5K will take you running through Carowinds while being met with First Responders and their vehicles along the way! On top of enjoying a 5K supporting our First Responders, we are offering racers and family members a special deal to stay in Carowinds after the conclusion of the race for $40 per ticket! Participants of the race will also receive a t-shirt and race registration bag!