We’re gaining a ton of mileage this Spring, and we don’t mean by cars, trains, or planes. 🙂
From charitable runs and garden treks to dog jogs and triathlons, read below for our scoop girl’s guide to all the ways to do good for our community and get in your steps this season.
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March 2025
Zoom & Bloom 5K Kids & Run
Saturday, March 29
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is hosting a 5k where participants can enjoy all the spring blooms along the garden’s trail system. Adults will be able to run the 5K while kids can go all out in the quarter mile sprint around the ponds.
April 2025
Charlotte’s Dog Jog
Saturday, April 5
McAlpine Creek Park
Run, walk, or jog alongside your pup in this fun 5K or 1-mile walk. The Charlotte Dog Jog is perfect for all fitness levels and a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your furry best friend. After the race, enjoy coffee and doughnuts, as well as the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs from local rescues.
The 4th Annual Five Points 5K will commence on Saturday, April 5th at 8 am. The event welcomes walkers, runners, and even skaters to join in on the community-filled fun.
Sarcoma Stomp 2025
Saturday, April 5
4519 Providence Road
The Sarcoma Stomp is the signature fundraiser of the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research. One of the largest sarcoma events, this 5K run and 3K walk joins together participants for a great cause. This year, the event will feature an after-race party with music, food trucks, games, and more.
RUN! Ballantyne
Saturday, April 5
The Amp Ballantyne
The Ballantyne Road Race tradition continues on Saturday, April 5, 2025, marking the 21st annual Run. The race offers an 8k, 5k and Fun Run option, making sure there is something for everyone. Awards will be given for largest teams in each division and fastest overall team.
Strength in the City Health & Wellness Fest
Sunday, April 6
Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte FC is hosting a health and wellness festival designed to bring the CLT community together and energize them too. The event will feature over 25 fitness and health classes, curated wellness vendors, a festival retreat atmosphere, and more.
Superheroes for Autism 5K
Saturday, April 12
McAlpine Creek Park
Put on your cape and lace up your running shoes for the Superheroes for Autism 5K and help make a difference. Run, walk, or fly through McAlpine Creek Park while supporting a great cause. Sign up today and be a hero.
Tunnel to Towers Charlotte Climb
Sunday, April 27
Bank of America Stadium
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. The Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families. At this year’s Tunnel to Towers Climb, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will honor the four law enforcement officers who lost their lives on April 29, 2024.
2025 Bunny Run 5k & Festival
Saturday, April 19
40 Cabarrus Ave E, Concord
The Bunny Run 5K and Festival is a hopping good time set for Saturday, April 19th. The festival includes face painting, DJ/MC, food trucks, arts & crafts and dancing with the Easter Bunny. Races will begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot.
TuckFest
April 25 – 27
WhiteWater Center
Saturday, April 26th (day 2 of Tuck Fest) kick off your morning with a 5K through the WhiteWater Center trails. Click here to see all the other competitions and activities TuckFest is offering this April.
Elizabeth 8K Road Race
Saturday, April 26
1515 Bartow Court
Taking place each Spring and welcoming over 1,300 runners to one of the city’s oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods, the Elizabeth 8K has been a Charlotte favorite for almost 4 decades. The race starts and finishes just off of Elizabeth Avenue with the majority of the route weaving its way through the historic, tree-lined streets. Participants have several events to choose from: 8K timed race, 1.5M untimed run/walk, and a Kids Fun Run.
The Pirate walk/run offers a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon all at Clark’s Creek Greenway. The race starts at 8:30 AM with packet pickup starting 30 minutes before the race and ending 10 minutes before the race starts.
Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5K
Saturday, April 26
Main Street, Fort Mill
The Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K and Fun Run is returning for its fifth year and will take place in Fort Mill’s historic downtown corridor on Saturday, April 26. Berry B. Good, Fort Mill’s cheerful strawberry mascot, and the reigning Strawberry Queens will also be part of the festivities.
The Loop 5K
Sunday, April 27
The SouthPark Loop
Charlotte’s newest road race event kicking off the spring season is The Loop 5K in the heart of South Park. The race takes place along The Loop, a 3.1 mile urban trail that connects throughout the SouthPark community. The Post-Race Festival will feature music, food, and local vendor booths.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway ParkRun
Every Saturday
Near the Sharon Road West Access Point
Every Saturday at 9 am, Little Sugar Creek Greenway Park Run meets for a free, fun, and friendly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you.
May 2025
Teal Diva 5K
Saturday, May 3
McAlpine Park
On May 3, 2025, at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, NC, the 10th Annual Teal Diva 5k will be held to celebrate a decade of supporting women affected by gynecologic cancer. By wearing teal, peach, and lavender apparel, you can represent our commitment to their cause.
Others Day 5K
Sunday, May 4
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
The Other’s Day 5K is a chance to celebrate and honor “the village”. So join in on the fun at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and rep the Others that have and continue to make a difference in your life. Race registration includes tri-blend race shirt in your choice of unisex or women’s cut, finisher medal, post race food, drinks and vendor fair. Plus, 5K participants will also receive 50% off access to the Gardens (valid only on race day).
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K
Sunday, May 4
McAlpine Creek Park
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a 5k fun run, 1-mile walk, or other fitness format — that brings people together to raise awareness, acknowledge, and support the challenges in the Down syndrome community.
2025 Water for People Charlotte 5K
Saturday, May 10
McAlpine Creek Park
The Water for People 5K is back for Spring 2025, offering an in -person 5K in Charlotte and a virtual 5K allowing people to participate across the state of North Carolina, (or anywhere in the world) at the location of their choosing. This event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and community minded people both in and out of the water and wastewater industry.
Meck Mile
Saturday, May 10
Memorial Stadium
The Meck Mile brings people together from all across Charlotte to run, walk, skip, or dance their way through Memorial Stadium on May 10, 2025. This race gives participants and spectators alike the chance to hit the streets and see the city we call home from an entirely new perspective.
HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K
Saturday, May 10
Atrium Health Myers Park
The HEARTest Yard and Showmars Restaurants are hosting the ninth annual HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K presented by LifeShare Carolinas. Both organizations share a mission to support Levine Children’s Hospital to maximize fundraising potential to meet the needs of and care for as many children affected by congenital heart diseases and disorders as possible.
River Jam Trail Race
2nd Thursdays, May – September
Whitewater Center
Take your weekday run off-road in this 5k-ish/10k-ish trail race on the second Thursday of every month from May through September. For pre-registration and more information, click here.
Walk A Mile 2025
Saturday, May 17
Truist Field
Whether you wear heels, sneakers, dress up in costume, bring your leashed pups, carry a sign, or simply show up as you are, Walk A Mile is an inclusive family-friendly event that celebrates everyone’s unique journey. Enjoy a fun-filled morning with coffee, beer available for purchase from NoDa Brewing, delicious concessions, a silent auction, kids’ activities, and an awards ceremony celebrating your creativity and generosity.
Charlotte LUNGe Forward 5K
Saturday, May 17
McAlpine Creek Park
The thirteenth annual Charlotte LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Celebration will be held on May 17 at McAlpine Creek Park. This event will unite up to 500 people to make a difference for lung cancer across North Carolina. The event serves as a day of celebration, remembrance, as well as a day to take action and provide hope to those impacted by lung cancer.
Mental Health Matters 5K & Festival 2025
Sunday, May 18
McAlpine Creek Park
Mental Health Matters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to create awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental health through fun and engaging community events. On Sunday May 18th, 2025, rain or shine, the Mental Health Matters 5K, Kids Run, & Post-Race Community Festival will be held to create awareness for mental health.
Unite the City 5K
Saturday, May 24
409 Basin St, Charlotte, NC
The Unite the City 5K Event will be held on Saturday, May 24th, 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. If you aren’t a fun of running, you can enjoy a lively community block party instead. Bring your family and neighbors for a day of fun, connection, and support for those in need right here in Charlotte.
Noda 5K
Saturday, May 31 at 6 pm
NoDa Brewing’s North End Tap Room
The Noda 5K is back for another year of historic Charlotte fitness and fun. Besides the regular 5K, runners can also participate in the team challenge. 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 after our age group awards.
June 2025
2nd Annual Dam to Dam Paddleboard
Friday, June 20
Catawba River
Dam to Dam 2025 is making its second annual appearance on June 20, 2025. Plan to join the fun on the waters of the Catawba River for a full day of paddle boarding and help raise money for the 24 Foundation.
Run the South Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Saturday, June 21
McAlpine Creek Park
Deemed “The Hottest Half”, the Run the South is a fast and flat race through shaded greenways and wide open gravel paths. After the race, all distances get a pair of Goodr running sunglasses; a top (performance tee or sleeveless tank), and a custom finisher medal.
Brew Dash
Saturday, June 21
Whitewater Center
Complete a 6K, 12K, or half marathon run on the trails before rewarding yourself with a selection of post-race craft beers brewed by Charlotte breweries to celebrate the race around the whitewater channels.
2025 Healthy Achievement 5K
Saturday, June 21
300 Block of S. Mint Street
The 12th Anniversary Healthy Achievement 5K, 8K, Run, Walk, and Ruck will take place on June 21st at 8 am. All race day events will take place on or about the 300 block of S. Mint Street, adjacent to Romare Bearden Park, which is located on between W. 3rd Street and W. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Following the 5K, enjoy the Health Festival that features an awards ceremony, food & beverages for purchase from local vendors, a DJ, and more.
She Tris Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, June 22
Harris YMCA
Swim, bike, and run at the She Tris Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, June 22nd. This triathlon of all women’s events is designed for women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to experience triathlons in an encouraging environment.
July 2025
Tread, White & Blue 5K
Friday, July 4
Whitewater Center
With three courses and three colors, the Tread, White & Blue 5K will be held on July 4th at the WhiteWater Center. Choose from red, white, and blue to determine your 5K route. Each color takes a different direction.
Summer Nights 5k & 1 Miler
Friday, July 25
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Enjoy the dog days of summer with the Summer Nights 5K and 1 miler at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. The setting sun paired with the shade of trails will make for the “coolest” race you can do around here in mid-July.
