Charlotte, North Carolina · Sunday, April 26, 2026
The The Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run is a 2 miles, 5k, and running event held on Sunday, April 26, 2026. It is located at Pennsylvania Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina.
For all race details- https://specialolympicspa.org/beaver-stadium-run
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?
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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.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 RUN ON I-277 Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist is a race rooted in Charlotte from every angle and we're proud to bring the active community together around this beautiful city. ATC10K is focused on being one of the most sustainable races in the country while giving back to the community as much as possible through multiple local non-profit organizations!
The NoDaWeen Freaky 5K is a fun run hosted by the NoDa “NBA” – Neighborhood and Business Association. Come run though one of Charlotte’s most historic and spookiest neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes as prizes will be handed out for best costumes and for fastest runners. A post-run party will be held at NoDa Company Store. This race is great for experienced and beginner runners or walkers and for families, friends, teenagers, kids, and strollers! Well behaved, leashed dogs, are welcome.
Pre-register by Friday, 10/17/2025 and receive a stylish t-shirt with your race package! Youth sizes also available.
As a 501C3 non-profit organization, net proceeds from the Freaky 5K benefit NoDa NBA community projects. For more about the NBA visit noda.org and for race questions please contact [email protected].
Race Day Details
Race Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (rain or shine)
5k Race Start Time: 5pm
Course Description: Relatively flat, small hills, city road terrain and great course for spectators
Packet Pick up:
Friday, October 24th from 4pm-6pm (NoDa Company Store)
Saturday, October 25th from 3pm – 4:30pm (NoDa Company Store)
Prizes and Costume Contest: Starting at 5:45pm at NoDa Company Store – Prizes for race participants only but spectators are welcome to view the fun! Winners must be present to collect their prizes.
Post Race Party: 6:00pm - 9:00pm at NoDa Company Store (3221 Yadkin Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205). Costumes are encouraged!
Novant Heath Charlotte Marathon weekend features THREE events – there’s literally a race for every goal and pace! Join us for the Queen City’s ONLY Full marathon, half marathon, or the Chick-fil-A 5k.
Course Maps and Elevation Profiles
Maps, turn-by-turns, elevation profiles, and more information on all Novant Health Charlotte Marathon events can be found here: