Charlotte Racefest celebrates its 26th anniversary as SouthPark’s premier spring running festival. With a Half Marathon, 10K, Mile, and Kids’ Dash, there’s a race for everyone. In 2027, we're excited to stick with our updated course, refreshed dogwood-inspired brand, and continuing our partnership with Go Jen Go, to support those navigating breast cancer.
The premier distance of the festival, on a fresh route through SouthPark.
RegisterOur favorite distance — the crowd is out there to support every mile.
RegisterA corralled, family-friendly mile for those chasing sub-5 or sub-15, under the Friday night lights.
RegisterA kids' dash around the parking lot with the whole crowd cheering on the next generation.
RegisterRun Friday night's mile and Saturday morning's Half Marathon for the full challenge.
RegisterRun Friday night's mile and Saturday morning's 10K back to back.
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Our timing partner Start 2 Finish gets your results up the moment you cross the line, with overall and age-group awards spanning 19 & under through 80+. Here's where to check your time and see what's up for grabs.
Results are posted by age group (19 & under, then 5-year brackets through 80+), with awards for the top 3 in each. Times shown are gun time from the official start.
Awards go to the top women's, men's, and non-binary finishers by gun time. The awards ceremony takes the main stage in Symphony Park at 9:30am. Winners can't double up — a 1st-place Open Division finish and a Sharon View Summit win are separate prizes, so the love gets spread around. Curious about the elite field? Learn more here.
| 1st Place — Female, Male & Non-Binary | $300 |
| 2nd Place — Female, Male & Non-Binary | $200 |
| 3rd Place — Female, Male & Non-Binary | $100 |
| 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place — Female, Male & Non-Binary | Entry into the ATC 10K |
| 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place — Female, Male & Non-Binary | Brooks shoes |
The hill everyone knows right after the halfway point — a 6% grade starting around mile 7.2 that holds until the peak near mile 8.4, just past Carmel Road. Summit Coffee throws a cheer station party right on the climb, with a separate prize for the fastest to the top.
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Racefest is proud to work hand in hand with the communities around SouthPark to support Go Jen Go, our beneficiary helping people navigate breast cancer.
Race weekend runs on volunteers — from packet pickup to course marshals to the finish line festival. Join the crew that makes it happen and get a front-row seat to race day.
Sign Up to Volunteer