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.

We are proud to host the 4th annual Taco Dash. The Taco Dash's mission is to support local businesses and organizations that train, employ, and provide life-skills for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Our goal is to see all individuals with Autism, Down syndrome, and other physical and developmental disabilities find their Purpose & Place in the community.

Race day will feature a 5K+ run with music, games, food & drink. We look forward to having you and your family spend the day with us!

Join us for a celebration of community, inclusivity, and wellness at our annual QFW5K!

Lace up your shoes and run (or walk) in support of Time Out Youth and the Lionel Lee Jr. Center for Wellness; two incredible local charities that empower and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. The Q Fitness and Wellness 5K is more than just a race, it's a movement!

Sign up today and be part of something special!

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 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 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 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 Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Presents the Midwood Mile!

Registration includes a shirt and a chance to win prizes, plus 10% off at Summit Coffee OTP the day of the race or Sunday Sept 29th. Simply show race bib to receive the discount.

Platinum Sponsor Resident Culture® is providing a free drink or fresh hand-cut fries for all participants that register for the Midwood Mile. Be sure to attend the post race celebration at Resident Culture in Plaza Midwood to redeem your *free drink or hand-cut fries (valid Saturday, September 28th until 10 PM). The post race celebration will be held in the beer garden and starts at 4:30pm. Prizes will be given out to the winners of each heat shortly after 5:00pm.

What better time to play dress up than at the first ever Jeepers Creepers 5k and 10k at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! Bust out those Halloween costumes early, sweat a little bit, and have a great time!

Jeepers Creeper participants will get to race in the first ever costume race at the Garden (costumes not mandatory but highly encouraged). Runners and walkers can then enjoy free admission to the Garden to enjoy our fall exhibit: “Scarecrow Hollow” <---- get it, Jeepers Creepers?.?.?

To top it off, the 10K participants will run the first 10K and longest distance race ever held at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Beautiful, flowy trails and a festive atmosphere will make this race the perfect kick off to fall and spooky szn! There may even be a few special prizes for those who really get in the mood and go all out!

After the race, while you cool down and cheer on all the participants, enjoy firepits, smores’, live music, cold beverages, and seasonal competitions at the Trailhead Store.

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 for both the 10K and 5K.

✨ Together, We Run for Change! ✨

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Stand in solidarity with survivors.

• Raise awareness about sexual assault.

• Contribute to a community of support.

👟 Event Highlights:

• 5k and 1-mile run options for all fitness levels.

• Family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on fun and unity.

• Opportunities to connect with local organizations and resources.

🎉 What to Expect:

• Inspirational speakers

• Live music and entertainment

• Food vendors and community booths

🎗️ Fundraising Goals:

• All proceeds go to the Sisterhood Against Sexual Assault to support survivors and raise awareness.

• Personalized fundraising pages available - let's make an impact together!

🎁 Registration Includes:

• Timed Event

• Event t-shirt

• Finisher medal for top finishers

• Swag bag with goodies

💙 Spread the Word:

• Share on social media using #Sisterhood5k; #SASA28173. Invite friends, family, and colleagues to join the cause.

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?

Join us for the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Five Points 5K on Sunday, September 22nd 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. New for 2024: the updated 5K course will allow you to enjoy the beautiful Stewart Creek Greenway.

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.

Join us for the Pineville 4-Miler at the Belle Johnston Community Center on September 21, 2024 at 8:00am.

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.

We are very excited to announce we are heading back to the infamous Short Track at Renaissance Park for the 2nd annual 76® Summer Short Track Shootout p/b Carolina Volkswagen! Start 2 Finish, 76®, and Carolina Volkswagen are working together to host a world class short track race series that's unique, fun and will give you the chance to drive a brand new Volkswagen for the next year!

What is the 76® Summer Short Track Shootout p/b Carolina Volkswagen! A four-race series that provides 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 super fun, fast course. We plan to have a food truck, an event photographer, and music at all of the events.

Series points will be earned in all categories plus participants in select categories will qualify for the weekly finals race. If a participant wins all four finals races, the will be driving a new Volkswagen for the next year. The series awards will be handed out after the last race in the series. It will take a little more time as each will need to be calculated. We will have a podium presentation for the top 5 overall in each category.

3rd Annual Ellie & Zoe's Run!

Our twins, Eliana “Ellie” and Zoe Teal were born at 29w6d and both weighed only 3lbs at birth. This race will be in honor of our twin miracles who spent the first months of their lives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or NICU. Zoe spent 40 days in the NICU and Ellie spent 68 long days in the NICU. We are putting on this event in support of Madelyn’s Fund, which is a local non-profit organization that supports NICU babies and their families including those who suffer the trauma of infant loss. Madelyn’s Fund supported us while Ellie & Zoe were in the NICU and now we want to give back to them through this race and fundraising!