Lake Norman 15K

OCT

11

2026

Choose between a family friendly 5K or a scenic 15K across the Lake Norman peninsula. This Sunday event marks the finale of the Run Charlotte season, featuring chip timing and post race brews.

Sun 11 Oct 2026

Cornelius, North Carolina

Registration

15 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K is a running event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026. It takes place in Cornelius, North Carolina, at 19812 N. Cove Road. Participants can choose between two race distances: a 5K or a 15K.

Course and Details

The 5K route is described as having just a few turns. The 15K course stretches across the fingers of a peninsula near Lake Norman. The event is the final race of the 2026 Run Charlotte season. Post-race brews are available from the event partner Adams Beverage.

Registration and Logistics

Packet pickup is available on Friday, October 10, at three Run For Your Life store locations in Charlotte, or on race morning. The race is chip-timed using ChronoTrack equipment. Participants receive a long-sleeve shirt; registering by September 6, 2026, guarantees a shirt size. Awards are given for overall and age group winners. There is no bag check service. Dogs are not allowed on the course, but strollers are permitted. The event has a no-refund and no-transfer policy. It will be held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km

15k

5 km