Charlotte Running and Walking Clubs

One of the easiest ways to get your steps in is to find some fellow walkers and runners to stroll with you! Take a look at this list of running and walking clubs ~ helpfully organized by the day of the week they meet ~ for miles, coffee, and socializing.

Mondays

Monday Morning Trailblazers

Nothing beats a morning trail run to start the week. Join the Trailblazers every Monday Morning at the White Water Center at 6 am.

Charlotte Ladies Run Club

The Charlotte Ladies Run Club is for women by women. This ladies run club meets every Monday at 6:10 AM in the Atherton Mill Shopping Center.

Matthews Run Club

All paces and faces are welcome at Matthews Run Club. Meet the group at 6:15 PM on Monday nights for a free run around downtown Matthews. Stay post-run for a food and drinks meet-up afterward at a local Matthews spot.

Squirrel Lake Park Walk

Looking for a nice stroll in the park while making new friends? Join in on the steps and good company every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at Squirrel Lake Park.

Tuesdays

RunBots

RunBots is a weekly social group run that meets at Wooden Robot Brewery every Tuesday at 6:30 PM, rain or shine. All are welcome and NO sign-up is needed. They have 1, 3, and 5-mile run options.

Mad Miles Run Club

Looking to add some excitement to your schedule? Mad Miles Run Club has you covered. Mad Miles offers THREE regular weekly runs to fit your needs. Whether you’re craving a leisurely stroll or looking to pick up the pace, they are ready to see you thrive.

Wednesdays

Noda Brewing Run Club

Noda Brewing Run Club has a welcoming and constantly growing community that meets Wednesday’s (6:30 PM) and Saturday’s (Noon) to run, socialize, and enjoy a craft beer for some post-run fuel.

South End Coffee Run

Looking for a midweek morning run and a jolt of java with fellow runners after? Search no more. Everyone is welcome to join, members and non-members. Run with the group and get a 15% discount on your coffee afterward 🙂

Thursdays

Ballantyne Running Club

Thursdays at 6:30 PM, Ballantyne’s very own social running club meets in front of 12206 Copper Way for a night of walking, running, and chatting.

Birdsong Brewery Run Club

All are welcome at Birdsong Brewing Co. at 6:30 PM on Thursday nights for 1, 3, or 6-mile runs and a beer or two afterwards.

Fridays

Create your own! Let us know if you know of a Friday run club, if you want, using the contact form here.

Saturdays

Parkrun

Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate every Saturday at 9:00 AM at Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Come and enjoy the morning at whatever pace you please and enjoy a post-parkrun coffee at a local place each week.

Charlotte Running Co.

Every 3rd Saturday at 7 AM, Charlotte Running Club welcomes all to come out and enjoy the morning. There are four different options to get your morning miles in: 1 mile, 2 miles, 4 miles, and 6 miles. Come run with friends, meet new friends, and enjoy some well-deserved pancakes and coffee after your run.

Urban Runners

Urban Runners is a friendly family of runners who are always scheming to convince each other to either run more or get their steps in! They especially enjoy showing new runners the QC and getting new folks to lace up and join in for a run! The group meets at 8:00 AM on Saturday mornings.

Charlotte Run Walk

Join Charlotte’s longest running run-walk program if you are just getting into running, walking, or looking for someone to help you achieve your next goals. Training runs are scheduled for Saturday mornings around 8am and additional mid-week runs are encouraged throughout the week.

Sundays

Flying Biscuit Run Club

Start your Sunday mornings off right with a 3 or 6-mile run at 7:30 AM. Get your steps in, bring a friend or two, and then enjoy a post-run breakfast at none other than the Flying Biscuit!

4-Mile Walk-N-Talk

What better way to get your steps in than through a summer Walk-N-Talk every other Sunday at 9:00 AM, meeting at Matthews Elementary. Afterward, join the group for coffee and refreshments at Dilworth Coffee.