The Loop 5K
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Event overview
The Loop 5K is a road race in Charlotte, NC, scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026. The course follows The Loop, a 3.1 mile urban trail around the SouthPark community and the streets surrounding SouthPark Mall. The route runs along tree-lined streets and includes rolling hills. The event is limited to runners; the City of Charlotte requires a maximum pace of 13:45 minutes per mile to keep streets clear.
Logistics and race features
- Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Timing will be provided by Start 2 Finish using ChronoTrack timing systems; participants receive a disposable timing tag during packet pick up. Registered participants who sign up before April 10 are guaranteed a unisex short-sleeve shirt. Finishers receive medals. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers, first place Masters, and first place in each age-group division. Divisions listed include Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over.
Packet pick-up and the race are based at MOTION Fitness SouthPark, 2101 Rexford Rd, Charlotte, NC. Registration price listed on the event page is $34.99, with a stated price increase after January 30, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
