Run! Ballantyne 8K Race
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Run! Ballantyne 8K/5K Race & Fun Run : 30 May 2026
Run! Ballantyne is the 22nd annual community running event organized as a YMCA of Greater Charlotte signature event. It takes place on May 30, 2026 at The Amp Ballantyne, 11115 Upper Avenue, Charlotte, NC. The 2025 edition had more than 1,400 participants.
The event offers multiple course options that run through Ballantyne Corporate Park and include new greenway connections. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. A post-race gathering at The Amp includes a live DJ and activities at the Ballantyne Bowl.
Distances
- 8K (4.97 miles) signature distance
- 5K run or walk option
- Fun Run short family-friendly course
Team registration is available, with awards for largest teams in each division and for the fastest overall team. The event supports the YMCA of Greater Charlotte Annual Fund; fundraising progress for this campaign is listed with a goal of $10,000 and $1,192.26 raised to date.
Registration fees vary by date and increase closer to the event, with listed prices ranging from the lowest early rates up to Race Day rates. Registrations are non-refundable due to the fundraising nature of the event; Race Management may cancel or modify the event if conditions require, and fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
