Run with the Dogwoods. Charlotte Racefest is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the premier spring half marathon welcoming thousands to the streets of Charlotte through multiple distances. From a Half Marathon to a 10K to a Kid’s Dash, this festival of running has something for every runner to celebrate. We …
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Run with the Dogwoods. Charlotte Racefest is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the premier spring half marathon welcoming thousands to the streets of Charlotte through multiple distances. From a Half Marathon to a 10K to a Kid’s Dash, this festival of running has something for every runner to celebrate. We are proud to work hand and hand with communities that surround SouthPark Mall to raise money for Go Jen Go, our beneficiary helping navigate breast cancer.
Crown Collective, the team that brings you events like Around the Crown 10K, Forward Motion, and NoDa 5K has taken the reigns on the legacy of Charlotte Racefest. We’re keeping a lot of the pieces that you know and love, but we’re also putting our own charm on it.
Updated Course: The start/finish line will now be in the parking lot by Symphony Park and the first and last 2 miles will be on Sharon Road and Carnegie Boulevard. This will help with corralling and growth as the years tick on.
Rebrand: We’re excited to honor the 25th running of Charlotte Racefest with an updated brand to highlight the pop of Spring we get to experience here in the Southeast through the colors and font you’ll see throughout the brand.
Pillars: The core tenants you’ve come to expect at Crown Collective events will be brought to the marketing and start line of Racefest. We’ll be bringing an emphasis of sustainability, inclusivity, and a pure love for Charlotte from here on out.
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Beautiful Hills of Charlotte
The beauty of this course nearly took away the rolling hills of the piedmont that you'd expect in Charlotte. I've run this one before and the crowd support has definitely … MORE
The beauty of this course nearly took away the rolling hills of the piedmont that you’d expect in Charlotte. I’ve run this one before and the crowd support has definitely stepped up! Love the music and beers at the finish line in Symphony Park.
We Run this City!
I picked this race for my North Carolina race on my 50 states journey. Pre-race communication was sufficient Packet pickup was at the Dick's Sporting Goods, super easy and you … MORE
I picked this race for my North Carolina race on my 50 states journey.
Pre-race communication was sufficient
Packet pickup was at the Dick’s Sporting Goods, super easy and you also got a 20% off
Race start was at the Dick’s Sporting Goods, with plenty of free parking
Race day weather was good, started out with a nice breeze, but was humid
The race course wound through some very nice neighborhoods with great crowd support.
Aid stations were plentiful and well staffed.
The course was hilly!
Swag was a super cool and heavy medal. T-shirts were cotton, not my favorite
The post race party was held in a park near the start/finish line.
They had oranges, bananas, beer, water, Gatorade, sodas, chips, cookies, nachos, and salad.
They also had massage tables, compression boots, and awesome live band
They had several distances to choose from, 10K, 10K relay, and Half marathon
I loved this race and definitely recommend this race!
Hilly Residential Half
Overall, it was a great run in the awesome city of Charlotte. The course scenery was primarily residential, so if you're looking for visual stimulation, definitely bring some headphones to … MORE
Overall, it was a great run in the awesome city of Charlotte. The course scenery was primarily residential, so if you’re looking for visual stimulation, definitely bring some headphones to keep you entertained.
Hydration was well-covered with plenty of water stations stocked with Gatorade, water, and energy gels. A nice bonus at the finish line: free photos — always a great touch!
Pro tip: Arrive at the expo before 5 PM if you want your official race day bib. When we got there at 5, they had run out, and we ended up with a generic yellow bib instead.
Post-race amenities were solid. There was plenty of food and drinks available throughout the event. Your bib comes with 1 food ticket and 2 drink tickets, and you could buy more if needed.
The finisher’s medal was awesome! The race shirt was just okay nothing too special.