Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Running Races

Find Charlotte running races, including 5Ks, 10Ks, trail runs, charity races, fitness events, and active weekend plans.

Listings last updated Sep 25, 2026

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  1. Dr. Kelsea Monet Randolph Memorial Sickle Cell Walk

    Sep 26 · 8:00 AM-10:00 AM · NC Research Campus (The Loop) · Under $25

    Walk with us. Remember with us. Fight with us. In every step, we carry the story of Dr. Kelsea Monet Randolph, who bravely battled Sickle Cell Disease until her passing...

  2. Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

    Sep 27 · 9:00 AM-10:30 AM · McAlpine Creek Park · $25+

    Join us for the Fight the Flame 5K and 1K Family Roll & Stroll — an inspiring, family-friendly event to raise awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Whethe...

  3. Belmont Abbey College Homecoming Color Run/walk 5k

    Oct 3 · 7:30 AM-9:00 AM · 100 Belmont Mt Holly Rd · $25+

    Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate at Belmont Abbey’s Homecoming 5K Color Run! ‍♀️‍♂️ Now in its second year, this exciting event brings together Belmont Abbey stud...

  4. Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

    Oct 3 · 8:30 AM-10:30 AM · 2229 Tyvola Rd · $25+

    US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things excit...

  5. Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

    Oct 3 · 9:00 AM-11:00 AM · 4600 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28213 · $25+

    Don’t miss out! Register now to guarantee your Braille Trail Walk T-shirt before they run out! Lions Services - 4th Annual Braille Trail Walk for Independence Presented...

  6. Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

    Oct 3 · 5:00 PM-7:00 PM · 4001 Stough Road · $25+

    Join us for the annual PJ St. Martin and Zack Dobbin Memorial 5K and Fun Run on October 3, 2026, at Frank Liske Park ! This race supports Camp CARE (Cancer Ain’t Really...

  7. Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

    Oct 10 · 12:01 AM-11:59 PM · 5001 CR Wood Road · $25+

    This is a Rain or Sunshine Event. We will cancel if there is lightning. Certified 5K Trail Run on a 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County, NC. Plus a 2K Walk and...

  8. Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lake Norman, NC

    Oct 11 · 3:00 PM to Nov 8 · 4:00 PM · Grand Oak Elementary School · $25+

    Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a w...

  9. Choose Kind 5K

    Oct 17 · 9:00 AM-11:00 AM · 2150 Gold Hill Rd · $25+

    Join us for a meaningful gathering celebrating kindness, compassion, and the power of community. #ChooseKind began in memory of our beautiful daughter, Ashton, who was t...

  10. Hilly Chantilly 5K

    Oct 18 · 9:00 AM-11:00 AM · Chantilly Park · $25+

    Start time: 9:00 AM The Hilly Chantilly is a not-so-hilly, family friendly, chip timed 5K race that winds through the tree-lined residential streets of the Chantilly nei...

  11. CFNC Steps for Hope

    Oct 24 · 8:00 AM-10:00 AM · 16905 Northcross Drive · Under $25

    CFNC Steps for Hope is a virtual 5K fundraiser dedicated to bringing hope and healing to individuals who need specialized neurological care but face financial barriers t...

  12. Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K

    Oct 24 · 5:00 PM-5:30 PM · 4001 Stough Road · Under $25

    The 25nd Annual Jack O' Lantern Jaunt 5K is back at Frank Liske Park. Enjoy a race through the park on a fall Halloween Eve as the sun is setting. Packet Pickup will be...