Charlotte, North Carolina · Saturday, December 6, 2025
The Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K Hosted by the Harris YMCA is a 5k and running event held on Saturday, December 6, 2025. It is located at Quail Hollow Road in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Charlotte Running Company
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
The Charlotte chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since 1983, Achilles International has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe.
Join us at the inaugural Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run where athletes of all abilities can compete in the 5K, 1 Mile, Fun Run, or Guided Runner challenge!
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Start is next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field.
5K & 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6580467251
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
Half Marathon Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6543251266
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
Charlotte North Carolina’s FASTEST 5k event
Opa! Join us for the 2026 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k and Kids’ 1 miler presented by Novant Health, on Saturday, August 29. This is how the Charlotte running community sends off summer – by participating in the flattest, fastest, 5k in town. This fantastic 5k course winds through some of the most beautiful and iconic avenues in Charlotte’s historic Dilworth neighborhood. And did we mention it’s flat and fast?
REGISTER NOW
Run the 2026 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k with us, then stick around for a cold one with our friends from Adams Beverage.
Event Start Times:
The 2026 Yiasou Greek Festival 5k presented by Novant Health starts and finishes at 600 East Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, August 29.
7:30 AM – 5k start time
8:30 AM – Kids’ 1 mile start time
About the Course:
This is Charlotte’s flattest, fastest 5k! All events start and finish along East Boulevard, near the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Map below!
Timing and Scoring:
The race will be chip timed, 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 and Finisher MEDAL:
Participants are guaranteed Recover Brands tee and FINISHER Medal.
Age Group Divisions:
Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
Awards Divisions:
The top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards.
Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Unclaimed awards may be Run For Your Life, Midtown (901 S. Kings Drive) Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards.
Refunds and Transfers:
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Time Limit:
1 hour
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. Based on the number of entrants with strollers or baby joggers, we may give them a separate start time in the 5k event. 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:
There will be 1 (one) water stop along the 5k course. It will be located at approximately the 1.5-mile mark. Porta-Potties will 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, nor a transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.