Make the Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5K your family tradition!

A Fort Mill favorite returns for a fourth year, kicking off the Town of Fort Mill South Carolina Strawberry Festival's week of activities. The Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K and Fun Run will take place in Fort Mill's historic downtown corridor on Saturday, April 27.

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 9:45. The race will conclude with the downtown Fort Mill Strawberry Jam, including local merchants, food trucks, music, a kids zone and a festive atmosphere lasting into the afternoon. Berry B. Good, Fort Mill’s cheerful strawberry mascot, and the reigning Strawberry Queens will also be part of the festivities.

The rolling hills of historic Fort Mill create a challenging yet fun course for runners and walkers alike. Wave to neighbors as they cheer you on from their front porch and take in some of the beautiful neighborhoods that give Fort Mill its unique charm. Kick off spring with Fort Mill's new favorite hometown race!

Join us for this 20th anniversary race presented by Northwood Office at a new and exciting venue- The Amp Ballantyne™- on April 20, 2024!

With 1,500 participants in 2023, this Sara’s 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 Annual Campaign that gives youth an opportunity to play, learn and grow in a safe and thriving environment. With the community’s support in 2023, Run! Ballantyne raised over $100,000, providing hundreds of children the opportunity to participate in enriching, life-changing YMCA programs like preschool, after school, summer camp and sports.

Sponsored by Krystal Teague Dental, Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm, and Walk2Campus Properties

Winthrop Coliseum, 1162 Eden Terrace

DON'T MISS THE 46th 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.

The Superhero Stomp is Back! April 6, 2024 8:00-10:00am.  McAlpine Creek Park.

Sign up for the 5K, 10K, or Kids Fun Run today! Grab your cape and tie up those laces and get ready to hit the ground running (or walking) to support pediatric cancer navigation and survivorship programs at Levine Children’s Hospital. Join 24 Foundation on Saturday, April 6, 2024, and take big steps on behalf of the smallest members of Charlotte’s cancer community. We hope you’ll join us on our mission to make an immediate impact on the lives of children and their families battling cancer. Take a look at the integral programs that 24 Foundation helps to support.

Celebrating running and the Charlotte community over two decades, Charlotte RaceFest Half Marathon, 10K & 10K relay continues to be the premiere 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 is BACK!! ALL types of participants take part in the day's events, from the veteran runner to the first timer, the elite to the "I just want to finish." 

All finishers and supporters will enjoy a true celebration post-race in beautiful Symphony Park with live music, food, community and craft beer.

Join us in the fun, the celebration and the experience that is Charlotte Racefest!

People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome.  That's why this race has a little something extra too!  Runners will cross the standard 5K finish line, then go on to run to an extra finish line to represent the extra chromosome in our friends with Down syndrome.  Runners will be cheered on the "extra" dash by spectators with Down syndrome!

All runners are invited to join us after the race for the World Down Syndrome Day celebration including food, games and bounce houses! 

Please join us as we celebrate Christina and support Operation Sweet Tooth on March 16, 2024. We will be back at the same location: Grand Oak Elementary School, 15410 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.

*First 200 participants to register are guaranteed a shirt*

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.

Join us for the 2024 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!

All registration monies will go towards anti-trafficking and substance abuse efforts.

The 12th Annual Run Jen Run 5K and Festival will take place at the beautiful Symphony Park in SouthPark. All proceeds benefit the Go Jen Go Foundation, a non-profit organization providing hope and critical support to families in the greater Charlotte area who are facing the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis.

The funds help cover household expenses including housing, utilities, transportation, and groceries/necessities. 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.

Make your footprints count & join us for Charlotte's oldest road race, the 45th Annual Truist Corporate Cup 5K, Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay.

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 the Truist Field Concourse for our younger runners at 9:00 AM! Celebrate the race finish with a post-race party in Uptown Charlotte with music, food and vendors.

JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 24, 2024 FOR THE FLATTEST AND FASTEST 5K IN CHARLOTTE!

We will have music, running, vendors, and more!

The 5K race starts at 9:00 AM on a flat and fast, 3-loop course and the 1/2 mile fun run starts at 9:45 AM around beautiful Rea Park.

We will have t-shirts for all the competitors and fun raffles prizes!

FREE RACE PHOTOS! They will be available for download after the race.

Awards will be given for the top 3 male and female overall, top 3 in each age group, and top male and female masters runners.

We look forward to seeing you at the Fourth Annual Yon Bons 5K!

This is a fast and flat point to point 5k race that begins at Tega Cay Elementary School, proceeds in one lane down Gold Hill Road and finishes at Fort Mill Ford. The course is definitely a PR kind of course.  There will be a shuttle to get you back to your car after the race or if you catch a ride with your family or friends, they can park at Fort Mill Ford. 

If you don't want to run the 5k, you are welcome to join us for the 1 mile Fun Run.  Walkers are welcome to do either event. This is a chip race and prizes will be awarded for different categories! 

The Hearts for Heroes benefits the Hungry Heroes and Sonic Automotive Safe Fund.  You can donate by adding to your registration or by clicking the DONATE button.  

Welcome to the 2024 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 *Mardi-Gras-Themed* 10 Mile Race!

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

All registrants receive a Quarter Zip or a Hoodie. 10 Miler participants receive a finisher medal.

YOUR FAVORITE TRAIL RACE...AT A NEW VENUE!

We are thrilled to announce our move to Anne Springs Close Greenway, 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 2024 hoodie 👕. We can't wait to see you there!

MAKE RUN RUN RUDOLPH A FAMILY TRADITION!

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!!

The Inaugural Lake Norman Elf Classic is the cold weather cousin of one of the most popular races in North Carolina - The Lake Norman Forest Run!! The course is GORGEOUS.. paved, winding roads under a green canopy of trees with abundant wildlife all around the runners.

Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 7:45 am

5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:00 am

Join us in community for one of the last fun runs 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 December 9th for our FIFTH annual Pajamas All Day 5K /10K - Snow Day Edition! Roll out of bed and bring the whole family for a fun-filled morning of moving and snowy surprises. Dreaming of building a snowman? Drooling over snow ice cream? Ready to throw snowballs? We're bringing all of your favorite and most magical snow day memories to Charlotte on Saturday, December 9!

The event will have a DJ, sponsor and vendor expo with lots of fun giveaways, food vendors, children's fun run and endless activities for the kiddos, a petting zoo, adoptable animals, adult beverages like our signature Hops on One Leg ® NE IPA, raffles and more!

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.

*REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 2ND TO GUARANTEE A SWEATSHIRT*

Additional sweatshirts will not be ordered for late registrations.

Turkey Dash is the best way to start your Turkey Day! Family. Fun. Run.

2023 is year ELEVEN! We are excited to return to the Village at Robinson Farm for this momentous edition of Turkey Dash. This could just be the best celebration yet!

Join us for Turkey Dash XI!

The foundation of Turkey Dash is family and friends, so we offer a 4-mile timed run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk on Thanksgiving morning. If you register for the 4-mile, you can run/walk the 1-mile at no additional cost! We also provide a "Family Village," with bounce houses and other activities for the kids so they are entertained waiting for Mom & Dad to run. This is also a great place to take pics, just remember to use the tag #TurkeyDashCLT

Join us for our 13th Annual Turkey Trot to break the cycle of poverty! Celebrate a healthy holiday and help us fight poverty for local families. All net proceeds support The Christian Mission, serving over 4,000+ local individuals in need with food, clothing, rent/utility financial assistance, case management, and educational programming.

Donations of canned goods/shelf-stable food items are encouraged. Thank you for your support!

The 17th Annual Lake Norman Turkey Trot is back and in this years edition features a 5K and 10K.

Distance Dare (15K) run both races

10K (6.2 miles) starts at 7:45 am

5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:45 am

The Northwestern Turkey Trot is a fundraiser to benefit The Northwestern Cross Country team and The Trojan Club. The Trojan Club supports hundreds of student-athletes in all sports at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC.

Both the 5K and the 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Northwestern High School’s Cross Country Course. The 1 Mile Fun Run will cover the first mile of the course. The course is run primarily on grass and covers parts of the ATC, Northwestern, and Rawlinson Road Middle School.

Join Fairview Plaza and American Asset Corporation for the Sixth Annual HeroRun taking place on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 in benefit of Veterans Bridge Home!

Held in the heart of South Park, the race begins at 8 am at Fairview Plaza office buildings. The 5k course takes runners through scenic South Park neighborhoods while the 1k Fun Run keeps runners close to Fairview Road. The festivities include music, activities, some live superheroes and the real heroes, members of all 5 branches of the U.S. Military.

St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5K Walk/Run kicks off it Sixth Annual Event on November 18, 2023 in celebration of the Holiday Christmas season. Start your Holiday Joy with Health, Fitness and Helping hands.

NEW THIS YEAR! 1/3 Mile Dome Dash!

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!

Additionally, the top winners in each age category will receive an olive wood medal award.

Join us Saturday, November 4, 2023 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 food trucks, DJ, an award ceremony, and a guided tour after the race.

Your registration fee includes:

• Official race shirt

• Custom race bib

• Finisher medal

• (1) complimentary beer from Petty Thieves Brewing Co.

New this year! We are excited to introduce our 1 Mile Kids Fun Run presented by Brewer Global! The race will take place at 10 a.m. This is FREE for kids (registration is required) and includes a fun run finisher medal.

Strides for Shelter is presented by the CANOPY HOUSING FOUNDATION.

Proceeds from the 2023 Race will benefit Charlotte Family Housing.

Registration Includes:

Race t-shirt and chip timing

Swag bag, post-race food/drink, and children's activities will be available.

Join us for the 16th 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. Register early, this event is a sell out!

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 3rd Annual Brat Trot 5K is 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 Octoberfest 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 hearth-healthy exercise before the celebration!

The Brat Trot 5K also benefits the Lake Norman Humane Society.

There will be Dog Adoption on site race day.