Charlotte Racefest

Charlotte Racefest is a spring running festival in Charlotte, North Carolina, centered at Symphony Park on Sharon Road near SouthPark. The event features multiple distances—the Half Marathon, a 10K, and the Dogwood Dash for kids—providing a festival atmosphere with enthusiastic crowd support. In 2026, Crown Collective assumed leadership of the race, preserving favorite elements while updating the course: the start/finish shift to the Symphony Park parking lot, with the first and last two miles run along Sharon Road and Carnegie Boulevard.

The race marks its 25th anniversary, embraces sustainability and inclusivity, and raises funds for the Go Jen Go breast cancer charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.