The Loop 5K
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The Loop 5K - Charlotte
The Loop 5K takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The course follows The Loop, a 3.1 mile urban trail that runs along tree-lined streets surrounding SouthPark Mall. The route includes some rolling hills. The event is described as the inaugural running of this course and is open to all participants. The City of Charlotte requires a strict pace limit of 13:45 minutes per mile; only runners are allowed on course. A post-race festival is planned with music, food, and local vendor booths.
Entry, services and logistics
The listed entry fee is $34.99, with a price increase after January 30, 2026. Participants who register before April 10 are guaranteed a unisex short sleeve t-shirt; finisher medals and sponsor giveaways are also provided. Official timing is handled by Start 2 Finish using ChronoTrack; disposable timing tags are distributed at packet pick-up. Awards include top three males and females overall, a masters winner, and first place in each age group. Divisions range from 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, and then five-year bands through 70 and over.
Packet pick-up, the race site, and directions list MOTION Fitness SouthPark at 2101 Rexford Rd #50w, Charlotte, NC 28211. Nearby parking lots named in the event information include National Gypsum (2001 Rexford Rd) and a lot at 2115 Rexford Rd; the SouthPark Mall lot is also close. A red medical tent will be located at the finish. Registration fees are non-refundable and registrations are non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.