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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon in Charlotte begins at 8:30 AM from Mallard Creek Playground, located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. This US Road Running event offers four distance options on the same race morning. All participants must register through RunSignup prior to the event, as on-site registration is not available. The courses consist of straightforward out-and-back routes, each featuring a hill at the beginning and end. The 5K completes the route once, the 10K twice, the half marathon four times, and the marathon eight times, all within a six-hour time limit. Medals will be awarded to all finishers, with additional awards presented. Series points are recorded, and the Halloween theme is most evident in the best costume award.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M begins at 9:30 AM from the Dogwood Shelter in Concord, North Carolina. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances, all held on the same race morning. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as no race-day sign-ups are available. Packet pickup is open from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes prior. The course offers shade and is primarily paved, with a single section of gravel or dirt. All race distances follow out-and-back designs. The 5K consists of a single 3.11-mile loop. The 10K involves completing this loop twice. The half marathon uses a 3.28-mile out-and-back segment repeated four times, and the marathon repeats this longer segment eight times. A six-hour time limit is in effect for the longer races, emphasizing consistent lap completion. The shorter races utilize the same straightforward course layout.

Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

The Holiday race in Concord, North Carolina, begins at the Dogwood Shelter at 9:30 AM, featuring four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. All participants must register in advance via RunSignup; there is no race-day registration, and packet pickup is limited to a short period before the start. The course is shaded and primarily paved, with a single section of gravel or dirt. Each distance follows an out-and-back format: the 5K is completed once, the 10K twice, the half marathon four times, and the marathon eight times. The six-hour time limit is most relevant for the longer distances, where runners focus on completing multiple laps rather than a single continuous course.

Beast of the East 100

The Beast of the East 100 takes runners through the entire trail network of Crowders Mountain, located near Kings Mountain, North Carolina, close to Charlotte. This December trail race features ultra distances, primarily the 100-miler, with additional shorter distances like the 100K, 50-mile, marathon, or 25-mile, varying by edition. The 100-miler is designed for those seeking a demanding mountain challenge lasting a day and night, with a cutoff time in the low-30-hour range. The shorter races also have strict time limits. The course begins at the Wolf’s Den aid station and crosses trails including Fern, Turnback, Pinnacle, Ridgeline, Boulders, and Crowders. Participants will ascend to the Pinnacle Mountain Summit, pass aid stations such as 161 and Boulders, and ultimately traverse both primary peaks of Crowders Mountain. Those who finish receive distinctive buckles or medals, reflecting the race's direct character. While this event is a local trail gathering for the Charlotte area, it demands significant effort from participants for every mile completed.

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About Marathon races in Charlotte

Charlotte Training Notes

Charlotte hosts 5 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Charlotte gives runners many miles of greenways in and around the city, so base miles are easy to stack. Locals use Little Sugar Creek Greenway because the paved mixed-use path runs 19 miles and works for steady Z2, long runs, or a clean progression. South of Tyvola Road feels quieter and more wooded, with the creek doing most of the talking. Four Mile Creek Greenway gives runners up to 12 miles, and the Rail Trail gives runners up to 10 miles. Charlotte Running Club and Charlotte Running Company run clubs keep the week full. Around the Crown 10K owns September, and Novant Health Charlotte Marathon anchors November.

Riders get a good split between greenway cruising, airport loops, and dirt. S. National Whitewater Center has over 40 miles of singletrack and cross-country trails through woodlands along the Catawba River and Long Creek, and locals bring gravel bikes there too. Anne Springs Close Greenway adds 36 miles of wooded rolling terrain in Fort Mill. The Cycle Path runs a Monday night urban group ride, and Tarheel Trailblazers keeps the trail scene connected. South Charlotte Wednesday Night Ride rolls toward Marvin and Waxhaw for open country roads. The climbs live south toward Ballantyne, Marvin, Waxhaw, Union County, and SC. OMB airport loop gives riders 20-mile and 30-mile options, and 24 Hours of Booty is the anchor event.

Late fall through early spring gives Charlotte its best training window, with cleaner-feeling miles and fewer heat compromises for both runners and riders. Summer brings hot and humid mornings, so locals start early, carry fluids, and keep intervals honest instead of forcing every workout. Runners lean on shaded greenways, McAlpine Creek Park, Freedom Park, and long Z2 days. Cyclists use the Whitewater Center, Anne Springs Close Greenway, and rolling roads when the sun is manageable. Winter keeps the city moving because early December highs sit in the 50s Fahrenheit. Group rides stay weather permitting, and riders check the shop when temperatures drop below 40 degrees.