The Big Game Run - Charlotte center city
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Event overview
The Big Game Run takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Charlotte, NC. The event uses the area outside the east gate of the Panthers stadium on S. Mint St as the official start and finish; the listed address is 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202. The race program includes the following events:
- 4 miles
- 100-yard kid's dash
- Virtual 4 miler
The event is football themed and includes a costume contest. Children who run the 100-yard dash receive a mini football. Four-mile finishers receive finisher medals.
Logistics and services
Packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Charlotte Running Company Promenade, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC; packets may be picked up for others. Registered 4-miler participants are offered a long-sleeve performance shirt if registered by January 25; kids receive a short-sleeve shirt. Shirts are allocated by the sizes entered during registration.
Timing is provided by Start 2 Finish. Awards for the 4-miler include overall, masters, and multiple age-group divisions from 12 and under through 75 and over; awards must be claimed at the awards ceremony and unclaimed awards are not shipped. Walkers are allowed but the 4-mile course has a 1 hour 15 minute time limit. A medical tent will be located at the finish line. Parking information notes more than 30,000 spaces within a 10-15 minute walk and a nearby Mint Street parking facility with limited accessible parking. Refunds are non-refundable and registrations are non-transferable. Weather policy states races are held rain or shine unless conditions are declared too dangerous; if canceled, there are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
