Run! Ballantyne 8K Race

Run! Ballantyne 8K/5K Race & Fun Run Presented by Northwood Office

Run! Ballantyne is the 23rd annual edition of a multi-distance running event held in Ballantyne, Charlotte, on May 22, 2027. The event takes place at The Amp Ballantyne, 11115 Upper Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28277, and is presented by Northwood Office as a YMCA of Greater Charlotte signature event. The 2025 edition had more than 1,400 participants.

Race options include:

• 8K
• 5K
• Fun Run

Registration fees vary by date, with early prices and increases closer to race day. Sample pricing by period:

• November 1 to January 1: 8K $40, 5K $35, Fun Run $20
• January 2 to March 12: 8K $45, 5K $40, Fun Run $25
• March 13 to April 9: 8K $50, 5K $45, Fun Run $25
• April 10 to May 14: 8K $55, 5K $50, Fun Run $30
• May 15 to May 21: 8K $60, 5K $55, Fun Run $30
• Race Day: 8K $65, 5K $60, Fun Run $35

The event supports the YMCA of Greater Charlotte Annual Fund with a stated fundraising goal of $10,000. The organizer notes that registrations are non-refundable and cannot be deferred to a future year due to the fundraising nature of the event. Race management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event and states registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God. Event contact is listed as Start 2 Finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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