Charlotte Racefest
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Event overview
Charlotte Racefest takes place on April 18, 2026, at Symphony Park on Sharon Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marks the 25th running of the event. Crown Collective is the presenting organizer for 2026 and has updated the event branding for the anniversary. The festival raises funds for the beneficiary Go Jen Go; at the time of the listing the fundraiser showed $765.28 raised toward a $10,000 goal.
Race details
The event offers multiple distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Dogwood Dash (kids dash)
An updated course places the start and finish in the parking lot by Symphony Park. The first and last 2 miles of the course run along Sharon Road and Carnegie Boulevard. The event emphasizes sustainability, inclusivity, and a focus on Charlotte in its marketing and start-line presentation.
Registration fees vary by distance and by time period, with multiple pricing tiers listed across launch, early bird, New Year, last chance, race week, and race weekend periods. Packet pickup is scheduled before race day and on race day. Sponsors and partners named for the event include Brooks Running, Feetures, Recover, Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, Charlotte Running Company, Skratch Labs, Bento Move, Forward Motion, and Crown Collective. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
