Join us for the fourth annual Dog Jog at McAlpine Creek Park!

Whether you have a furry friend or not, Charlotte’s Dog Jog offers something for everyone. Choose between a 5K run on one of the most famous cross country courses in the Southeastern United States or a one-mile walk/jog. Both events are suitable for all ages and fitness levels!

• A Famous Cross-Country Course: Test your speed on the Larry McAfee Course At McAlpine Park, ideal for both competitive runners and casual joggers.

• Adoptable Dogs On-Site: Looking to add a new member to your family? Meet lovable pups ready to find their forever homes.

• Delicious Treats: Enjoy a morning filled with coffee and doughnuts to fuel your jog or walk.

• Community Fun: Connect with fellow dog lovers, as well as local organizations and businesses in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

The annual Sarcoma Stomp is the event that began it all! Presented by Amwins, it is our biggest fundraising event attended by over 1,100 participants, volunteers, and sponsors. On April 5, 2025 the Sarcoma Stomp will feature a 5K run and 3K walk followed by an epic after-race festival with food, music, activities, games, and much more. We raised over $250,000 in 2024 and plan to exceed that mark in 2025 — with your help!

This year’s theme, “Unite for a Cure,” reminds us of Paula Takacs and her unwavering dream to bring people together in the fight against sarcoma. By uniting our voices and actions, we keep hope alive and at the heart of everything we do.

Join us for the highly anticipated 4th Annual Five Points 5K - Spring Edition on Saturday, April 5th at 8 AM! This incredible event welcomes individuals of all fitness levels, from avid runners to casual walkers and even enthusiastic skaters. Lace up your sneakers or grab your favorite pair of skates for a morning filled with fun and community support.

If you register 3+ participants you will automatically receive 20% off!

More than just a race, the Five Points 5K is dedicated to raising funds for the continuation of free programming at the beloved Five Points Plaza. By participating, you'll contribute to the growth and development of this vibrant community space, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the diverse array of activities it offers.

Whether you choose to walk, run, or skate, this 5K caters to your preferred mode of movement. So gather your friends, family, and neighbors to form teams and celebrate the joy of exercise and community.

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.

Run! Ballantyne, serves as the second race in the 2025 YMCA Race Series. With multiple routes designed with the Ballantyne Corporate Park and new greenway connections, this event is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels and ages - beginner to expert. Finishers will receive a custom die-cast finisher medal after crossing the finish line and everyone can enjoy a post-race party hosted by a live DJ at The Amp at the Ballantyne Bowl.

Make the difference as a team and register with your business, community group or school for the 2025 Run! Ballantyne race. Running is always better with friends! Awards will be given for largest teams in each division and fastest overall team.

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.

Join us for the 2025 Redemption Run 5K!

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!

Kick seasonal depression in the rear end with the 2nd annual Zoom & Bloom 5K and Kids Sprint at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

5K participants can run through the neon green of early spring blooms on our trail system with lakefront views and the most picturesque start and finish line around at the Trailhead Store and Pond Trail.

Kids Sprint participants will run the pond loop! Kids will go all out for a quarter mile sprint around an 8-foot-wide crushed concrete loop. The best part?!?! The entire loop is visible from the Trailhead Store so parents can give the lil’ squirts a little freedom and cheer them on the entire time if they choose!

Hang out at the Trailhead Store before and after the race to enjoy firepits, coffee, hydration, beer, wine, and live music. Once you’ve cooled down and rehydrated with new friends, racers can enjoy free entry to the Garden to check out Spring and the small pops of color that it brings!

Custom awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers 14 and under thru 60 and better in five-year age increments.

Sarcoma Sucks....but together we can do something about it. Help us take the fight to Sarcoma, which is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that impacts 1% of adult cancers and 15 to 20% of childhood cancers. Sarcoma research is badly needed to provide breakthroughs that lead to better outcomes for patients. 17,000 people will be diagnosed with Sarcoma each year. We need more Sarcoma Survivors - and that starts with us!

This unique 3.20 mile run/walk is in memory of Jen Harman, a beloved Mother of 2 that lost her battle with Sarcoma two years ago. Her battle with Sarcoma left Jen without pain-free mobility, and it robbed her of her independence. We wanted to create an event where we could celebrate what a gift it is to be able to move our bodies pain-free - a gift we often take for granted.

Most 5ks are 3.1 miles, but Jen's birthday is March 20 (3.20 if you'll go with me on this) - so we will work a little harder and push a little further, just as Jen did in her fight. We will go 3.20 miles to honor Jen's birthday, as well as the start of Spring and the new hope that comes with it!

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.

We have donated 26 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s) to the Town of Huntersville, the Town of Cornelius, Hinds Feet Farm, Charlotte Lab Schools, Hope House, Angels and Sparrows, Ada Jenkins Center, Journey Church and many more. One of our donations saved a life in North Mecklenburg Park in Huntersville on April 24, 2019!

We know there are many race options each weekend as we head into the Spring. We hope you consider participating in our race, to honor a little girl who was full of life until her last breath, as well as support Operation Sweet Tooth to assist children in our community who are less fortunate.

Very flat, fast, and fun!  The course is measured and certified.  All racers will receive a free t-shirt. All those who registered before February 1st will be guaranteed their shirt size. All 5K & 10K participants receive free entrance to the Chili Cook-off following the 10k & 5k. 

 Runners can register on the day of the race using RunSignUp but will still need to check in at the Registration tent to get their bib. Sponsored Runners will need to register on RunSignUp using their specific sponsor codes but will still need to check in to get their bib. Check-in will begin at 7:30. 

These races are part of the Rumba on the Lumber Festival 2025 with live music, arts and crafts, chili, food, and more.  

Join us at Run Jen Run and help support local families facing the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis.

All proceeds benefit the Go Jen Go Foundation, a non-profit organization providing hope and critical support to families in the greater Charlotte area.

The funds help cover household expenses including housing, utilities, transportation, and groceries/necessities. In addition, the foundation provides family support, sending children to camp and delivering gifts during the holiday season. Go Jen Go was founded by Joe & Jen Pagani, a Charlotte mom and Ironman athlete who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2014. Her legacy continues as we help cover the day-to-day finances so families can focus on their fight against breast cancer.

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.

The virtual race can be completed anywhere between February 13 to March 1! If you choose to switch to the in-person race at a later time, your registration fee will be credited toward your in-person fee, space permitting.

Interested in competing as a team? Register for our 19th annual Team Challenge, a friendly competition amongst Charlotte area businesses and community groups.

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!

The 49er Gold Rush 5K has become a February tradition for the Niners. The race, hosted by University Recreation, is open to everyone. Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, and Community are encouraged to participate.

Net Proceeds from our Annual 49er Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk will benefit the University Recreation Student Professional Development Fund.

We are very excited to announce we are once again hosting the KASK Winter Short Track Series p/b Audi Charlotte & 76® at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center. Start 2 Finish and the City of Rock Hill are continuing to work together to host a world class short track race series, just like the other amazing two-wheel events they organize and host.

The series is five races providing participants a unique and fun style of racing on a 1.5 mile trail combines elements of BMX, cyclo-cross and single-track...it's super fast and very spectator-friendly. Participants, based on category, will race 4 to 8 laps on the fast course. All of the events will be held at Rock Hill Criterium Course. We plan to have a food truck, an event photographer, and music at all of the events.

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!!

Get Ready to ROCK the Quarry!

Welcome to the Quarry Crusher Run Concord! Do you think you have what it takes to run down massive declines into the earth and straight back up to the top? If you think you can challenge yourself to complete this feat, this is the race for you. This once-in-a-lifetime look inside a magnificent landscape that is prohibited to the general public will leave a lasting memory in addition to the aching of your muscles and bones. Unlike any other races, the Quarry Crusher Run allows private access into an exclusive landscape that will amaze each and every runner.

Once you’re in each quarry, the route will wind down an average of a 10% grade (expect as much as 18% in areas!) through granite cliffs to the quarry floor. The approximately 300-400 foot ascent from the quarry floor to the finish makes the grueling event one of the nation’s most challenging foot race.

This year's Quarry Crusher benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Carolinas, helping children facing adversities realize their potential and build their futures.

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.

The KP5K Trail Run promises to be an unforgettable event set amidst the breathtaking backdrop of The Union Exchange. The KP5K will be what you make it. Trail run for time with a weighted vest, or take a leisurely stroll with your family. Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore enchanting nature trails, enjoy the lovingly restored farmhouse, and enjoy the kids fun run along a picturesque pond. The course winds its way through a pine forest, footbridge, and more, offering a truly immersive running experience. The path will be measured for a proper trail to equal 5k. However, runners can do more or less. Awards will be given out based only on the 5k finishing time.

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.

Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the Turkey Trot is a Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition for the past 35 years. The largest road race in North Carolina with a record 10,258 participants in 2023 is a homecoming destination for extended families, old classmates, and a place to meet your neighbors. The community comes together to kick-off the holiday season with a healthy morning run or walk before heading home for food and family. Starting and finishing at SouthPark Mall, participants can choose from an 8K Run, a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and a 50-yard Tot Trot.

The CMPD Explorer’s Holiday Toy Drive is an important part of the Charlotte Turkey Trot tradition. We ask that you bring an unwrapped toy on race day as we kickoff this Christmas toy drive by gathering thousands of toys.

Ditch your normal turkey trot and start a new family tradition this year! We are pumped for the second annual Bright Lights 5K and Fun Run - a race through the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Holiday at the Garden lights display.

Race registration includes a custom bib, a one of a kind race shirt, a shot at a custom race medal, and free entry into the Holidays at the Garden lights display for a sneak peek party from 6pm-9pm before we open to the general public for the holiday season!

Get your holiday run in the day BEFORE Thanksgiving so you can spend the whole day enjoying food and family and rubbing it in everyone's face that you got to see the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Holiday Lights before they did!

Keep your running season going through November and join us for our 7th Annual St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5K.

Benefiting Shelter Health Services in Charlotte & St. Hermione Home helping the homeless women and children of the shelter.

Olive Wood Medals, hand made in Bethlehem, the Holy Land, are given to all finishing walkers/runners!

The Concord Police Foundation is honored to announce the inaugural Officer Jason Shuping Memorial 5K, set to take place on November 16, 2024, at Cabarrus Brewing Company. This special event is dedicated to the memory of Officer Jason Shuping, a brave member of the Concord Police Department who selflessly served our city. The 5K will bring the community together to celebrate Jason’s legacy and further the Foundation’s mission of providing essential support to local law enforcement and their families.

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.