Saturday, April 18, 2026
Run with the Dogwoods
Charlotte Racefest is celebrating it's 25th anniversary as the premier spring half marathon welcoming thousands to the streets of Charlotte through multiple distances. From a Half Marathon to a 10K to a Kid’s Dash, this festival of running has something for every runner to celebrate. We are proud to work hand and hand with communities that surround SouthPark Mall to raise money for Go Jen Go, our beneficiary helping navigate breast cancer.
In 2026, Crown Collective, the team that brings you events like Around the Crown 10K, Forward Motion, and NoDa 5K has taken the reigns on the legacy of Charlotte Racefest. We're keeping a lot of the pieces that you know and love, but we're also putting our own charm on it.
Updated Course: The start/finish line will now be in the parking lot by Symphony Park and the first and last 2 miles will be on Sharon Road and Carnegie Boulevard. This will help with corralling and growth as the years tick on.
Rebrand: We're excited to honor the 25th running of Charlotte Racefest with an updated brand to highlight the pop of Spring we get to experience here in the Southeast through the colors and font you'll see throughout the brand.
Pillars: The core tenants you've come to expect at Crown Collective events will be brought to the marketing and start line of Racefest. We'll be bringing an emphasis of sustainability, inclusivity, and a pure love for Charlotte from here on out.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Half Marathon
Price changes in 6 days 5 hours-
The premier distance for this festival of racing and a beautiful course to make it happen!
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Register for Half Marathon$71.53
Launch Pricing
Now registering May 26 – Aug 15 -
$76.88
Early Bird Pricing
Aug 16 – Oct 17 -
$82.23Oct 18 – Dec 31
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$92.93
New Year Pricing
Jan 1 – Feb 27 -
$103.63
Last Chance Pricing
Feb 28 – Apr 12 -
$119.68
Race Week Pricing
Apr 13 – Apr 16 -
$130.38
Race Weekend Pricing
Apr 17 – Apr 18
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10K
Price changes in 6 days 5 hours-
Our favorite distance and the crowd will be out there to support you every single mile!
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Register for 10K$50.14
Launch Pricing
Now registering May 26 – Aug 15 -
$55.49
Early Bird Pricing
Aug 16 – Oct 17 -
$60.83Oct 18 – Dec 31
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$66.18
New Year Pricing
Jan 1 – Feb 27 -
$71.53Feb 28 – Apr 12
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$76.88
Race Week Pricing
Apr 13 – Apr 16 -
$82.23
Race Weekend Pricing
Apr 17 – Apr 18
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Dogwood Dash
Price changes in 6 months 18 days-
This kids dash is a blast around the parking lot with the entire crowd cheering on the next generation of runners!
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Register for Dogwood Dash$12.69
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 26 – Feb 27 -
$18.04Feb 28 – Apr 18
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