NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 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.

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

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

Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA

Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37

5K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281

The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com