Charlotte, North Carolina · Saturday, November 22, 2025
The St. Nektarios Taking Steps 5k is a 5k and running event held on Saturday, November 22, 2025. It is located at 5108 Kuykendall Road in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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18-Week Full & Half Marathon Season
Detailed Training Plans
6 Coached Group Runs every week
Full Marathon & Half Marathon Main Group
July 13-November 14
Early Chicago Marathon Group will begin June 8.
Kickoff & Q/A Meeting: July 12: CRC Promenade 5:30p-7:30p
Registration includes:
Training Plans; Group Runs (including water coolers for Saturday long runs); Pacers for all paces - Saturday Long Runs, choice of Technical Tee or Singlet (optional hoodie available for purchase); Nutrition & Hydration Samples; Discount to Charlotte Running Company; Yoga Classes 2 x per month; Clinics on Good Running Form, Injury Prevention, Nutrition & Hydration; and Group Socials & Meetups!
Group Runs
Day AM PM
Monday
6:00 AM Starbucks Carmel Rd
6:30PM CRC Dilworth
Tuesday 6:00AM The Track Project CRC Promenade
6:30PM Open Tap Run Club
Thursday 6:15AM The Sole @ CRC Dilworth 6:30PM Ballantyne Run Club
Saturday Rotates between 3 locations:
CRC Dilworth
CRC Promenade
Little Sugar Creek @ Park Rd. Greenway Entrance
Charlotte North Carolina’s TASTIEST Run!
You won’t want to miss the 2026 Hit the Brixx 10K/6K and Kids 1 mile presented by Novant Health, on Saturday, September 19. Yes -- We’re in a new month! Yes – FINISHER MEDALS and participant tee! And, YES!! There’s Brixx pizza and pasta at the finish!
Proceeds from this event benefit the Kid’s Path program at VIA Health Partners (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region.)
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Run the 2026 Hit the Brixx 10K/6K and kids' 1 mile with us, then stick around for Brixx Pizza and pasta!
Event Start Times:
The 2026 Hit the Brixx 10K/6K presented by Novant Health starts and finishes at the Blakeney Shopping Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday September 19th.
7:30 AM – 6K & 10K start time
9 AM – Kids’ 1 mile start time
Timing and Scoring:
The race will be chip-timed using ChronoTrack timing equipment, and all participant results are based on the time the individual runner crosses the start and finish lines, respectively. Results will be available as you cross the finish line. Just scan the QR code on your bibs or at the finish line!
Bag Check:
There is no bag check service for this event.
Event T-Shirts:
Register now to guarantee your shirt size! Every participant will receive a short-sleeve shirt while supplies last. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS! You may switch sizes AFTER the race if we have leftover shirts.
Awards & Age Group Divisions:
Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards.
Overall, Masters, 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
Refunds and Transfers:
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
10K Time Limit:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Dogs:
Hey, we love us some dogs, too. However, for the safety of everyone participating, dogs are not allowed on the course.
Strollers or Baby Joggers:
Bring ‘em! We appreciate you exposing the next generation of runners to the race day experience. All baby jogger pushers will start with everyone else. Please note, there is no awards category for strollers or baby joggers.
Medical Emergencies and First Aid:
Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by our partners at Novant Health. Should you experience an on-course emergency, alert an event volunteer and call 9-1-1.
Water Stops and Porta-Potties:
Porta-Potties will also be available at the start/finish area.
Inclement Weather Policy:
Events will be held rain or shine unless RunCharlotte in conjunction with our public safety and medical partners determine that conditions are unsafe. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund or transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.
Run in the New Year with us at the 4th annual NOON Year's Eve 5K presented by Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning! This popular holiday 5K sold out the first three years, so we're expecting a full house again in 2026.
The 5K kicks off with a traditional New Year's Eve countdown at NOON! All paces are welcome. Runners (and walkers!) will enjoy a certified cross country course with scenic views of the lake and surrounding parkland.
SWAG
If you love swag, we've got you covered! 5K participants will receive a long sleeve, branded race shirt, a finisher medal and post-race lunch/beverages. Make sure you sign up early to secure your swag though, as we do expect another sellout. If you prefer to keep it simple, we offer a "Go Green" option where runners can opt out of a shirt and medal (but you still get to enjoy the post-race sustenance!).
RACE COURSES
The 5K course begins and ends in McAlpine Creek Park. This is a certified 5K course consisting of crushed gravel surface - perfect for pushing yourself for a new PR!
The Noon Year's Eve Kids Dash course is ~ 0.20 mile, flat sprint perfect for nearly all ages. The kiddos will start at the 5K start line and cut across a crushed gravel path to take a "shortcut" to the finish line. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids on this fun run!
Visit our courses page for more details, including MapMyRun links!
AWARDS
Visit our awards page for details on overall and age group awards, including our exclusive awards for the fastest LAST MILE of 2026!
KIDS DASH
The NOON Year's Eve Kids Dash starts at 12:45 pm. The little ones dash 0.25 miles from the start to finish line and receive their own branded finisher medal.