Run clubs in Charlotte
Browse 17 running clubs in Charlotte. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
Directory704 Run Club
Gaston County's community run club, welcoming all ages and skill levels. Meets Thursdays at 6:30pm at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion in downtown Gastonia for a group run and walk. Facebook: facebook.
DirectoryAchilles Charlotte
Charlotte chapter of Achilles International, pairing athletes with disabilities and volunteer guides for inclusive running. Meets Saturday mornings at Freedom Park. All abilities welcome.
DirectoryBallantyne Running Club
Friendly neighborhood run club for the Ballantyne area. Meets Thursdays at 6:30pm at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at The Bowl, with 1.5, 3 and 5 mile routes. Runners and walkers welcome, stay for a beer after.
DirectoryBelmont Run Club
Diverse community of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities in Belmont. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm at STATION with 1, 3 and 5 mile routes, plus Saturday morning runs.
DirectoryBlack Men Run Charlotte
Charlotte chapter of Black Men Run, founded 2013 to promote health and wellness among Black men through running. Weekly group runs across the city on greenways and at local breweries. Beginners to advanced welcome.
DirectoryCharlotte Ladies Morning Run Club
Women-only morning running community building confidence and connection. Meets Mondays at 6:15am at Atherton Mill in South End with 3 and 5 mile routes, all paces welcome.
DirectoryCharlotte Runners
All-volunteer social running group active since 2007, combining run with fun. Flagship Thursday night run at 6:30pm from Legion Brewing in Plaza Midwood, plus runs across the city for all levels.
DirectoryCharlotte Running Club
Charlotte's nonprofit running community hub, hosting weekly group runs and races across the city and coordinating dozens of neighborhood group runs. Free and open to runners of all abilities.
DirectoryCharlotte Track Club
Volunteer nonprofit track and distance running club, active since 2001. Track workouts Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm at the UNC Charlotte track, open to all levels.
DirectoryDavidson Area Running Team
Long-running informal running community in Davidson. Group runs meet on Main Street in downtown Davidson, typically 5:45am on weekdays and 7am on weekends, with distances and paces for everyone. Strava: strava.
DirectoryLatinos Run Charlotte
Charlotte chapter of Latinos Run, a welcoming community celebrating Latino runners. Weekly group runs including Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings from Maiz, Agua y Sal. All paces welcome.
DirectoryMad Miles Run Club
Inclusive Charlotte running community founded in 2019. Free group runs including Tuesdays at 6:30pm from Camp North End and Saturdays at 10am from Elizabeth Park. All paces welcome.
DirectoryMatthews Run Club
Community run club in downtown Matthews meeting at the Red Caboose. Weekly group runs for all paces with a friendly, social vibe.
DirectoryRunBots Run Club
Social weekly group run in South End. Meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Wooden Robot Brewery, rain or shine, with 1, 3 and 5 mile options. All welcome, no sign-up needed.
DirectorySCC Berlin Leichtathletik - Langstreckentraining (Sport-Club Charlottenburg e.V.)
Long-distance section of Sport-Club Charlottenburg with eight ability groups from returning beginners to sub 2:30 marathon, meeting at the Mommsenstadion, Waldschulallee 34 in Westend, most groups Tue…
DirectorySlow Runners of Charlotte
Low-pressure Saturday morning run club for runners of every pace. Meet, run through the city at your own pace, and grab coffee after at Not Just Coffee on Jay Street.
DirectoryWaxhaw Run Club
Welcoming community run club in downtown Waxhaw. Meets Sundays at 7:30am and Tuesdays at 6:30pm behind Blue Door Deli, all paces welcome, with coffee or drinks after.
How to join a running club in Charlotte
Charlotte has a thriving running scene, with 17 clubs listed here — from beginner-friendly social runs to fast road and trail groups. Most clubs are free to join and welcome runners of every level. Pick a club above, check where and when it meets, and just turn up.
The free RunClub app makes it easy: find clubs in Charlotte near you, see upcoming group runs, RSVP, track your runs, and unlock deals at local cafes, gyms and running stores when you check in. Run a club yourself? Manage members, events and attendance for free.