14 events in Charlotte, North Carolina

Join us for Charlotte's Premier 10 Mile Race!

Starting in the Ballantyne Campus, this course follows South Charlotte's McMullen Creek and 4 Mile Creek Greenway along beautiful paved trails. The race will include options for both a 10 mile and 4 mile course. These distances are rare, challenging, and lots of fun! All finishers (21+) will receive a free beverage!

When: February 7, 2026

4 Miler - 7:30 AM

10 Miler - 7:45 AM

Where: The Ballantyne Campus

13856 Ballantyne Corporate Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277

Course Preview Run: January 31 at 7AM

Details HERE

2026 1/4 ZIP or LONG SLEEVE HOODED TEE

All participants will receive a custom finisher medal!

Grab a mimosa!

Non-alcoholic versions will be available. Non-race participants are welcome as well. Race participants can sign up and add guests as a part of their registration. NOTE: If you look under 21, be prepared to show your ID.

Join the STORY of Charlotte's Oldest Road Race

The YMCA Corporate Cup isn't just Charlotte's oldest road race, it's a 47-year tradition of connection, community and collective impact. Every stride brings us closer to one shared goal: a stronger Charlotte. Whether you're a first time 5K runner, a seasoned half-marathoner or someone just looking to share an unforgettable day with co-workers and friends, this race is where the community shows up, and shows heart!

DATE: March 7, 2026

RACE START TIME: 7:40 AM - Half Marathon| 8:00 AM - 5K | 8:40 AM - Fun Run

LOCATION: Truist Field | 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202

The Race Experience

It all begins and ends at Truist Field, right in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Feel the city's energy as you take off, surrounded by fellow runners, neighbors and local businesses - all united for a cause that strengthens our community.

Choose your challenge:

* 5K Run/Walk presented by Cherry Bekaert: A perfect distance for beginners or anyone chasing a new personal best

* Half Marathon: Conquer 13.1 miles of energy & encouragement

* Half Marathon Relay: Grab a friend, family member or co-worker to tackle the Half Marathon together

* Fun Run presented by Chick-fil-A Charlotte: Perfect for families, beginners, and anyone looking to join in on the excitement!

When you cross the finish line, the celebration continues with a post-race party featuring a DJ, local food & beverages, and more! Check out last year's highlights below:

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*If you are an active or retired member of the military, please contact us for a discounted rate*

We are excited to bring the We ❤️ Teachers 5K to Charlotte! We can't wait to celebrate the teachers, staff & administrators of the Queen City!

Educators & the community coming together to run, laugh, dance & appreciate good health. You don't have to run -you can walk, you can watch, you can cheer, you can sponsor and you can volunteer! However you decide to participate, you're going to have fun! For the past 14 years, we have worked with teachers to improve their health and wellness.

Registration is available on race morning via QR code. Credit card or Debit card only. No cash or checks.

The race will be held in beautiful McAlpine Park in Charlotte. If you can't make it, but still want to support the cause, sign up for the Virtual Race.

All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.

Race will be chip timed.

Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Top 3 overall Non-Binary participants.

New Awards for this year:

1. Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)

2. Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)

3. Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)

4. Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time

There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!

It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.

Race Day Schedule

8:00-8:55 Registration/Packet Pickup

8:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up

9:00 Race Start

9:45 Award Ceremony

9:00 -12:00 Race Celebration

Register in advance of race day. Now would actually be fantastic.

14th Annual Run Jen Run 5K & Festival

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How You Can Make An Impact

Register to run or walk at our in-person event on March 21, 2026, at Symphony Park. Your participation helps raise critical funds for Go Jen Go's Patient Assistance and family support programs helping local breast cancer patients.

NEW in 2026 - all breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and fighters register for free! If you are a breast cancer survivor, thriver, or fighter, please fill out THIS FORM for a free registration code.

The event features a 5K, Fun Run, a festival with music, and a family fun zone full of games and bounce houses. There will also be local food vendors, beverages, and community-driven sponsors showcasing their businesses.

Create A Team

Ask your family, friends, and co-workers to join you by creating a team! Awards will be presented to the Largest Teams (Corporate, Community, and Survivor/Thriver categories) and Top Fundraising Team on Race Day

Fundraise

Donations make a huge impact! With your financial support, we can assist all of the eligible breast cancer patients as soon as they need it! Click here to donate, or you have the choice to donate to a participant of the event.

Hope Village presented by Novant Health

Breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and fighters will receive VIP treatment in Hope Village. This area is dedicated to celebrating them and gives them a space to relax, feel supported and connect with one another.

On-Site Mammograms presented by Novant Health

Novant Health’s Breast Center mobile unit will be on-site on Race Day. Walk-ins will be accepted from 6:30am-8:45am. Walk-ins and scheduled appointments from 9:00am-11:00am.

Please contact 704-384-7226 to schedule your appointment. Ask for the Purple Mobile. Have your insurance card ready.

Jen's Garden of Hope

Jen's Garden of Hope is where you can see Signs of Hope purchased in memory of or in honor of loved ones who are battling breast cancer, are in remission, and those who have passed away. You can purchase Signs of Hope to be part of the garden and take your sign with you after the race.

The first 500 to register for the 5K and select yes for a medal, will receive the

2026 medal.

North Carolinas BEST SPRING HALF MARATHON celebrating running and Craft Beer!

Running is your Craft! Join us for the Charlotte's Premier Spring Race...the 8th Annual Craft Beer Half Marathon & 5 Miler presented by Ivy Rehab is on March 28, 2026. Celebrate running and the HUGE Charlotte Craft Beer scene with fantastic course through miles of the greenway in North Charlotte. The Half Marathon will run on HALF Greenway and HALF roads. This event has SOLD OUT all 7 years, so register early. The Half Marathon & 5 Miler will only accept 2,000 runners.

REGISTER NOW to guarantee your spot! Check Out our TRAINING PLANS

Run the race and stay for the FREE beer. Local breweries will have beer.

Race Start Times:

The Craft Beer Half Marathon, starts and finishes at Brixham Park in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC - 15810 Ballantyne Medical Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277

Saturday, March 28, 2026

8:00 AM – HALF MARATHON & 5 MILER

What do I get for participating?

The Most Swag for any Half Marathon in the area!

• Long Sleeve Shirt

• Custom Bibs with your name on it

• Medal Coaster Finisher Medals (do this race 4 times and you’ll have a set of coasters)

• Pint Glasses for the first 1,000 registered - Half Marathon participants only

• Can/bottle Koozies for all Half Marathon participants only while supplies last

• Drink ticket to local brews

Now that is a TON OF SWAG!

Packet Pick Up: You can pick up for friends and family. NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP...unless you purchased Will Call.

Thursday, March 26, 2026; 11PM – 3:00PM

Charlotte Running Company - Promenade

5355 Ballantyne Commons Parkway

Charlotte, NC 28277

Friday, March 27, 2026; 2PM - 8PM ---- PACKET PICK UP PARTY

OMB Ballantyne

15025 Bowl St,

Charlotte, NC 28277

For more information on Packet Pick Up and the PARTY, click HERE

WILL CALL PACKET PICK UP (for those who purchased it only) *Registration for Will Call ends on March 20th

Race Day - 7:00am-7:45am

Course:

This Half Marathon is HALF on the roads and HALF on the beautiful greenway paved trails.

*START - We will stage the start at Brixham Park. Your official time will be based off of your chip time (from when you cross the start mat until you cross the finish mat), so no need to panic at the start...we promise there will be beer left for you at the finish. HA!

Course Maps

Pacers:

We are excited to have the Charlotte Running Club Pace Team. Pace groups will be 1:35, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00. You do not need to sign up for a group, just show up to the start line and look for the pacer signs. If you would like to become a Pacer please email [email protected]

Training Plans:

We are excited to partner with Charlotte Running Company to provide training plans for our athletes....AND some FREE SWAG!

Coached Group Run Opportunities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays each week

More Info HERE

Timing:

We have partnered with Start 2 Finish. All Half Marathon and 5 Miler participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up.

Bag Check:

There will NOT be a bag check at this years event.

T-Shirts:

Every participant will be guaranteed a race shirt that signed up before March 15th. You will have a choice between long sleeve or short sleeve. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration.

NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!

Virtual Runner:

Couldn’t get into the race this year or you couldn’t make it to the race? Maybe the time limit for the course closure is an issue for you. We have you covered…VIRTUAL RUNNER! See Details HERE

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:

Top 3 Males and Females overall and Top 1 in all divisions will receive awards.

Claiming Awards:

As results become available, runners will be able to claim their awards at the awards ceremony prior to the last participant finishing. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards. As an effort to highlight the local running stores and all they do for our community, awards will be gift certificates from the local Run For Your Life Stores.

NOTE: Sisu Events reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation.

Refunds and Transfers:

Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.

Time Limit:

There is a 3:00 hour time limit (13:45 mile pace) in the Half Marathon and a 1:15min time limit in the 5 Miler (15min mile pace). In order to comply with the agreement with the City of Charlotte, streets comprising the route must be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule.

Dogs and Strollers:

Dogs and Strollers will NOT be allowed.

Medic/First Aid:

Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the medical tent located very close to the finish line. There will be a medical tent located at the finish line in case of emergency or any minor medical needs. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well. Any life threatening problems should call 911.

Water Stops & Potties:

There will be 6 water stops for the Half Marathon and 2 water stops for the 5 Miler. There will be Potties located on the course for the Half Marathoners; Mile 2.5, Mile 4.5, Mile 6.5, Mile 8.5, Mile 10, and Mile 12.

We will provide a water bottle at the finish line AFTER the race courtesy of HORNET MOVING. DO NOT get a water bottle before the race or there will not be any available to the rest of the runners.

Weather Policy:

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.

Expo:

BRING YOUR OWN WATER TO THE START. We will have water bottles for you AFTER the race.

At the Craft Beer Half Expo you will find exhibitors, great giveaways from our sponsors, and best of all, BEER from a ton of the areas best breweries. Local breweries will have beer to sample…must be 21 years of age. The Expo starts at 8:30 and ends around 12 pm. Use your free pint glass and sample. Food and Beverage not covered under USATF Sanction.

Entertainment:

We are excited to have LIVE music from Thirsty Horses Band at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center will host its 7th annual Communication Counts 5k timed race, fun run (untimed), and kids dash at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. We will also be bringing back our virtual race option. These events raise critical funds that provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives to anyone in need in our community.

Timed 5k participants will receive a timing bib for official race results, race t-shirt, and finisher medal. Fun Run participants will also complete the 5k course but will not be timed, helping CSHC reduce event costs. Fun Run participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal while supplies last. If you’d like an official race time, be sure to register for the 5k!

Kids Dash participants and Virtual Run registrants will each receive a race t-shirt. We will also be awarding prizes to:

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female

• the Team That Raises The Most

• the Most Spirited Team

• the Largest Team

Click here to view a map of McAlpine Creek Park's course.

Packet Pickup:

• Wednesday, March 25 from 7:30 AM-9:30 AM at CSHC’s Charlotte clinic – 3rd floor

• Thursday, March 26 from 11 AM-1 PM at CSHC’s Charlotte clinic –3rd floor

• Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, Charlotte Running Co. Promenade (5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #200, Charlotte, NC 28277). Enjoy 10% off in store with your race bib!

Welcome to Charlotte’s Only Gynecologic Cancer 5K

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · McAlpine Park · In-Person + Virtual Options

Race Day Schedule:

7:45 a.m.: Registration and Vendors open

8:40 a.m.: Survivor Photo

8:45 a.m.: Program Starts/ Opening Prayer

9:00 a.m.: 5k Race Begins

10:00 am: Inflatable Invitational 100 Yard Dash Begins

10:45 am: Awards presentation of top 3 male and female runners for select age groups

If you’re unable to stay for the awards ceremony, you may pick up your award at the Awards Tent. Please note that all awards must be collected on race day.

For alcohol consumption, please bring picture license identification for age validation.

WELCOME!

Your journey starts here. She Tris Sprint Triathlon, all women's events, are designed for women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to experience triathlons in an encouraging environment. Join us at all our events in 2026 in the following cities: Mount Pleasant (SC), South Charlotte (NC), Summerville (SC), Huntersville (NC), and Chapel Hill (NC).

When you sign up for a She Tris event you receive:

• Complimentary training plan

• Informative clinics

• Group support during your training

• She Tris swim cap

• She Tris shirt

• Finish line photos

• Finish line party

• Finishers keepsake

Course Distance: 200 YARD SWIM – 8 MILE BIKE – 2 MILE RUN

TRIATHLON (Swim, bike, and run and relay option):

Swim: Your event kicks off with a 200 yard swim in the indoor pool of the Harris YMCA. Swimmers will be self seeded according to the swim ability chart. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with lining up for the swim. You will be provided with a swim cap if you choose to wear it. After the swim, you'll experience the exhilaration of exiting the pool to the sound of cheers as you make your way to the transition area.

Bike: The bike is 8 miles on a 2 loop course. The bike course showcases the beautiful South Park area of Charlotte. It begins with a nice downhill section on Quail Hollow Road. The bike course has 5 major right-hand turns and includes Gleneagles Rd, Park Rd, and Sharon Rd.

Run: The majority of the run course keeps runners on the YMCA campus and close to the spectators. It’s an out-and-back course that includes quiet neighborhood roads. The great thing is that you’ll be able to share the energy with your fellow athletes as you approach the finish line!

Finish line party: Celebrate with your family and friends and take in your accomplishment!

AQUATHLON (Swim 200 yards, Run 2 Miles, DONE!)

DUATHLON (Run 1 Mile, Bike 8 Miles, Run 2 Miles)

VIRTUAL OPTIONS

Complete the triathlon, duathlon, or aquathlon distances anywhere anytime in June. Virtual participants can upload their times, but they will not be included in awards. All virtual participants may choose to pick up their packets locally or they will be mailed in May. Times should be submitted before 11:59 pm by June 30th.

The mission of She Tris is to create a welcoming and supportive triathlon environment for women and girls who want to complete a triathlon, regardless of their level of experience. By tackling the challenge of triathlon, we believe our participants will feel empowered to take on other challenges in life, be it personal or professional, and that the impact of She Tris will reach beyond the finish line into the lives of these women and those they influence along the way.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

She Tris requires youth participants to be a minimum of 10 years of age on 12/31/2026.

Click HERE for more information.

The Hottest Half is back at McAlpine!

This race course is FAST AND FLAT through {mostly} shaded greenways and wide open gravel paths!

NEW THIS YEAR:

Join us for sunset & sunrise run with two days of heat & fun!

Want to double the fun and sun?

Run the 5K Friday night and come on back Saturday AM for the 10K or Half!

What Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Where McAlpine Creek Park

8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212

When June 19, 2026

5K - 6:15 PM

June 20, 2026

Half Marathon - 7:00 AM

10K - 7:30 AM

ALL DISTANCES get a pair of Goodr running sunglasses; a top (tee or tank), AND a custom finisher medal!

Virtual Runners

How does a Virtual Race work? You can run or walk your race whenever and wherever you want!

You have from June 1, 2026 to June 20, 2026 at midnight!