The Landmark 5k

Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:00PM at NoDa Brewing's North End Tap Room

Run Fast. Drink Slow. That's our motto around these parts. Come join the party at the NoDa 5K presented by NoDa Brewing. From the local peaches to the sweaty miles to the live music at the after party, this race is the kickoff to summer around Charlotte.

Win your weight in beer...

Coming back in 2026, we're bringing back the amazing team challenge to race day for you and your crew! Get your run club team, family members, or just some random friends you met at the dog park to help you win the grand prize! The winning team will be coined champion with some pallets of fresh cold ones just after our age group awards.

The price is as low as it will ever be, so don't miss the chance to experience a day in one of the hottest areas of Charlotte on foot!

Shesans Run for Clean Water 5K

Join us for the inaugural Shesans Run for Clean Water 5K at Tyvola Rd & Westpark in Charlotte, North Carolina, and be part of a powerful movement turning miles into meaningful impact.

This community-driven event is dedicated to raising funds for a sustainable clean water project in Ngomgham Quarter, behind Sacred Heart College in Bamenda, Cameroon. In this community, many families still struggle to access safe and reliable water. Your participation helps bring a lasting solution closer—one that improves health, dignity, and opportunity for generations.

Every step you take helps transform lives. Every donation helps bring clean water closer to a community that needs it most.

Whether you're a competitive runner, casual walker, or someone passionate about making a difference, this event welcomes participants of all fitness levels and backgrounds. Come run, walk, and stand in solidarity for a cause that truly matters.

Registration Includes

• Official race bib

• Branded event t-shirt

• Finisher medal

Together, we are proving that a simple act—running or walking a few miles—can create real change across the world.

Together, we run so others can flow.

Welcome to NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5k

5k kicks off at 8:00 AM

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-UP will begin at 7:00-8:00 AM

Day Before Packet Pick UP on 6/5/26 at Betty G Ross from 4:00-6:00 PM

Location and Course: will Betty G Ross Park, 800 Madison St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 and the local Rail Trail

NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K community fundraiser, which supports emergency crises, one-time hardships, and programs across the county. (proceeds go to United Way of Lincoln Co)

Awards:

1st place Male and Female overall

1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups (14 and under, 15-19,

20-34, 35-49, 50-64, 65+) Male and Female

NextGen United, a teen-led interest group from United Way of Lincoln County, invites you to join our

first-ever 5K race and kick off the summer season! There will be awards for 1st place runner (male and

female), as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group—plus ALL runners will get to jumpstart

summertime with snow cones, slushies, and much more once they cross that finish line!

Support UWLC's teen group and help raise money for our Community Fund, supporting our neighbors in

need during one-time hardships, critical programs across the county, and much more!

28TH Annual

Cannonball's Cycling Team

Metric & Half-Metric Century Charity Ride,

and Inaugural DuAthlon & 5K

June 6/7, 2026

The Cannonballs Cycling Team (CCT) Annual Metric Century is back for its 28th year, and we have new exciting offerings in store! This year we are offering run options for those who aren’t cyclist or simply looking for more of a challenge, and for the first time we’ll incorporate timing.

METRIC & HALF METRIC RIDERS: You read the above correctly, if you are one of our annual riders…this year we will incorporate timing so we don’t have so rely on Strava. Come put your endurance to the test as you conquer the hills throughout Mecklenburg, Gaston and Lincoln Counties while raising funds for local charity. Participates are invited to join individually or as a team. This police escorted ride starts and concludes at White Water Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. CCT Metric and Half Metric participants will have SAG support and many options for fuel and nutrition at each rest stop.

Distance Options

CCT Metric Century Ride (includes 4 rest stops): 8:00 AM

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51073788

CCT Half Metric Century Ride (includes 2 rest stops): 8:30 AM

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46506295://ridewithgps.com/routes/46506295

FUN RIDERS: CCT will host the annual 15-mile Fun Ride again this year, it will begin at 8:45 AM (CCT Guided Route, not timed).

RUNNERS: There will be a traditional 5k (run only) option, and a duathlon (5k run followed by any bike distance) option. The 5k for both options will begin at 7:00 AM.

Registration Includes:

• SAG support throughout ride (Metric/Half Metric Riders only)

• Lunch for all participants following ride

• Finisher Gift for all CCT Metric, Half Metric Riders, Duathlon or 5k registrants (Guaranteed for first 150 participants)

• Recovery Ride - June 7, 2023 at 8AM (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50533543)

• Access to Swap Meet Featuring Local Bike Shops