Charlotte, North Carolina · Tuesday, August 31, 2027
The Team Long Run National is a running event held on Tuesday, August 31, 2027. It is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Charlotte Summer Track Series
powered by Brooks Running
Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:30 pm
100 M | 1600 M | 400 M | 800 M | 200 M | 4 x 400 M Relay
Free Kids 100M Dash will be run first
Ages 5 to 105. All levels.
Wednesday in June... Track is Back
The meets we've all been waiting for are making a charge back into your summer training calendar! Just in time for summer tunes ups, adjustments, and work, the Charlotte Summer Track Series will motivate you, challenge you and serve as a check-in. No matter where you're at with your running, we've got you covered with an electric environment.
It's time to turn left!
Rise Above 5K
Preserving History. Legacy in Motion.
Saturday, June 27th 8 AM
Join us for our Rise Above 5K Event, in Brookhill Village at 409 Basin Street!
This family-friendly fun run welcomes everyone - runners, walkers, strollers, and kids of all ages.
Please note: No pets or bicycles.
Visit our campus: Interested in the work we are doing and want to learn more? Come see us and in return, you will receive 15% off your registration!
Schedule here!
Start your July 4th in Charlotte’s most festive fashion- by running, racing, and reveling at the 4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health! Whether you’re chasing a personal best, a prize purse, or just want to soak up the summer spirit with friends and family, this four-mile event is the perfect way to kick off your holiday.
Keeping it COOL with King of Pops: Arguably, the BEST popsicles in town will be waiting for you at the finish. Totally worth it!
More FUN at the Finish: Celebrate BIG with live music, games, trivia, and a post-race festival for all ages!
Why You’ll Love This Year’s 4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health
Follow @runcharlotte_ for the latest updates and get ready to run, party, and celebrate freedom in style[1]!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the most up-to-date information.
Contests & Prizes:
Play along with our running and holiday-themed trivia for a shot at Run For Your Life gift cards.
Take on the all-new APPLE PIE Eating Contest for a $100 cash prize
Event Details:
· Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
· Time: 7:30 AM - 4 Miler Time: 8:30 - Kids 1 Mile
· Location: SouthPark, Charlotte, NC
· Distances: 4-Miler & Kids Mile
Registration:
Awesome Swag: Register by June 15 to guarantee your oh-so-cool Recover Brands tank top and a one-of-a-kind finisher’s medal. Gotta love that summer bling!
Parking:
FREE parking at SouthPark Mall
Enjoy a scenic, runner-friendly route. Getting there and back will be a breeze!
Timing and Scoring:
The 4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health will be chip timed. 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.
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 that we do not ship unclaimed awards.
Refunds and Transfers:
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Time Limit:
1 hour 15 mins
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 event.
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 course. 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 or transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.
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
Thank you for making our 2024 Firecracker 4K such a great success. Your participation is key to our ability to host one of the best day long July 4th celebrations in the nation capped off with an amazing fireworks show.
2025 FIRECRACKER 4K
Our 21st annual Firecracker 4K run/walk kicks off the Central Pa 4thFest's day long celebration
of our nation's birthday. Last year 776 runners/walkers kicked off our day long celebration of
America's birthday. This year's race will once again be run on the beautiful Penn State main
campus starting near Beaver Stadium located on the east side of campus. Don your
most patriotic apparel and join in the fun. Following the race return later in the day with your
friends and family to enjoy other 4thFest activities capped off with one of the nation's top
fireworks shows.
Where/When: Friday, July 4th @ 9 a.m. NOTE: Day of race registration is available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on the mezzanine inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium located on the east side of the PSU main campus.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY - use your smartphone, tablet or computer to register.
T-shirt: 2025 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts are guaranteed to all race registrants registered during the early signup periods (ends June 25th).
(Tech style shirt available in both Youth (Y) and Adult (A) sizes: Y-S, Y-M, Y-L, A-S, A-M, A-L, A-XL, A-XXL, A-XXXL)
Awards:
Top 3 (M&F) each age category: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.
All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.