NoDa 5K

MAY

30

2026

The NoDa 5K is a summer kickoff run starting at NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte. The event features a 5K and a free Kid's Dash, followed by a party with live music. A team challenge offers a chance to win beer, aligning with the event's "Run Fast. Drink Slow." motto.

Sat 30 May 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The NoDa 5K is a community run presented by NoDa Brewing. The event takes place on a Saturday in late May at the NoDa Brewing Company’s North End Tap Room in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Distances

5K
Kid's Dash (free registration)

Event Details

The event motto is "Run Fast. Drink Slow." It is described as a kickoff to summer in Charlotte, featuring elements like local peaches and an after-party with live music. A team challenge called "Win Your Weight in Beer" will be available, where the winning team receives a prize of beer after the age group awards. The event includes live music starting in the morning, a kids dash, and an awards ceremony.

Registration

Registration for the 5K operates on a tiered pricing system that increases as the event date approaches. Early registration prices start at $34.09. Registration for the Kid's Dash is free.

Sponsors and Partners

The event is presented by NoDa Brewing. Other sponsors include Brooks Running, Recover Brands, Carolina Sports Clinic, OrthoCarolina, Feetures, Charlotte Running Company, Summit Coffee, Bento Move, Skratch Labs, and Forward Motion. A partner listed is DJ Jeremy.

Fundraising

The event supports a fundraising initiative called "More Than Miles," which has a stated goal of $2,500. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Kid's Dash