One Day. One Mile. For Everyone.
The Meck Mile presented by Albemarle brings people together from all across Charlotte to run, walk, skip or dance their way through the streets surrounding Memorial Stadium. This race gives participants and spectators alike the chance to hit the streets and see the city we call home from an entirely new perspective.
Whether you’re aiming to hit a new personal best, or are just looking for a unique active outing for the whole family, the Meck Mile presented by Albemarle is bringing Charlotte together to show who really runs (or walks) this city.
After the race we're throwing a party for all participants that includes a Legion Beer Garden, concert stage, kids zone, sponsor activations and more!
To create the best event for everyone, we have created the following participant categories:
Recreational: You pick your pace and have an hour to walk, dance, run or stroll your way through the mile course. This part of the event is untimed. This heat will be from 1-2pm.
Kids: We’re offering a “Kids Dash” on the field for kids 5 and under and a half mile loop for children 13 and under. Kids can race for free thanks to Albemarle. Kids races will be from 2-3pm. All kids get a medal for participating!
Competitive: Run in timed heats with other runners your pace. For participants who can complete a sub-12-minute mile. Competitive heats will be from 3:30-7pm.
Elite: For competitive runners who can complete a mile in sub-5 minutes for men and sub-5:30 for women. $2,000 prize purse. Elite heats will be from 7:3-8:15pm.
Pro: For some of the fastest runners on the planet. $20,000 prize purse. Contact Charlotte Sports Foundation (info@charlottesports.org) if interested in competing in this division. Pro heats will be at 8pm.
*Participant shirts will be distributed at a first-come, first-serve basis at packet pickup for runners who registered after May 5th*
You can pick up your race packet at three different times:
- May 23rd at Legion in Plaza Midwood from 6-8:30 PM
- May 24th at Charlotte Running Co Promenade location from 3-6 PM
- May 25th at the Meck Mile starting at 12 PM
For more information on race day visit our Race Day Info page and review our full Heat Schedule.
Registration Policies
- There are NO refunds for this race. Click here for transfer instructions.
- Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
- Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".
Contact information
- Event contact
- Charlotte Sports Foundation
- info@charlottesports.org
Registration fees
Free Youth Half Mile Closed
Ages 6 to 13. Waves.
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Free
Free Kids Dash Closed
Ages 5 and under.
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Free
Recreational (untimed) Closed
Online registration closed-
- Online registration closed
Competitive Closed
Online registration closed-
5:00 - 12:00 pace.
- Online registration closed
Elite Closed
Online registration closed-
Men under 5:00 pace; Women under 5:30 pace.
- Online registration closed
CMS Flyers Closed
Requires access code for entry.
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FreeAug 1 - May 25
Pro Woman - A Standard (4:40) Closed
Require access code for entry. Automatic entry.
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FreeAug 1 - May 25
Pro Man - A Standard (4:05) Closed
Requires access code for entry. Automatic entry.
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FreeAug 1 - May 25
Pro Woman - B Standard (4:50) Closed
Require access code for entry. Conditional entry.
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FreeAug 1 - May 25
Pro Man - B Standard (4:15) Closed
Requires access code for entry. Conditional entry.
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FreeAug 1 - May 25
