September 8, 2021

 

September 11: South End Shuffle 5K

The event begins Saturday, September 11 at 9:30 a.m. in Historic SouthEnd. Event organizers expect 450 attendees. The event benefits the Rail Trail in South End and The Purple Promise Foundation to End Melanoma. The South End Shuffle 5K Awards Ceremony and Celebration will be held at the Wooden Robot Gastropub and Beer Garden on South Tryon Street following the race. Winnifred Street between West Summit Avenue and Winona Street will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until noon. Visit South End Shuffle for more information.

 

 

September 11: Hit the Brixx 10K and 5K

The race begins Saturday, September 11 at 7:30 a.m. at Brixx Pizza on East 6th Street. Event organizers expect 1,000 participants. The routes use 7th Street, 5th Street, Osborne Avenue, Kenmore Avenue, Emerson Avenue, Deacon Avenue, Dotger Avenue, Vail Avenue, Caswell Road, Greenway Avenue, Park Drive, Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Charlottetown Avenue, Armory Drive, Caldwell Street and 6th Street. Visit Hit the Brixx for more information.

 

Course Map

 

September 11: Charlotte 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Participants honor those who died on September 11, 2001. Event Organizers expect 1,000 participants.

Hours of the event are 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mint Street will Close at 5:30 a.m. and reopen at 4:00 p.m. 

 

 

September 18: OrthoCarolina Classic

The event begins Saturday, September 18 at 7:30 a.m. on the corner of Vail Avenue and North Colonial Avenue. Event organizers expect 1,000 attendees Visit OrthoCarolina Classic for more information.

 

OCC 5K Course map

OCC 10K Course map

 

 

October 3: Craft Beer Half Marathon and 5 Miler

The event begins 8:00 a.m. The organizer expect 950 participants.

The Half Marathon begins at David Taylor Corporate Center and includes Governor Hunt Road, Mallard Creek Road, Dirwood Circle, Prosperity Church Road, Fairlea Drive, Clarks Creek Greenway, Mallard Creek Greenway, Toby Creek Greenway, David Taylor Drive, Governor Hunt Road, ending on David Taylor Corporate Center. 

The 5 Miler begins at David Taylor Corporate Center and includes Governor Hunt Road, Mallard Creek Road, Covard Park Way, Clarks Creek Greenway, Mallard Creek Greenway, David Taylor Drive, Governor Hunt Road ending at David Taylor Corporate Center.

For more information visit Craft Beer Half Marathon.

 

CraftBeer Half Course Map

Craft Beer 5-Miler Course Map

 

October 7-9: Circle K Speed Street

Circle K Speed Street will celebrate 26 years in Center City.  The event entertains visitors and locals in support of NASCAR racing.  Fans can enjoy free activities, samples, celebrity appearances, and live musical entertainment.

 

Festival hours are 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Activities are centered around Romare Bearden Park.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between Church Street and Mint Street will close at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5.

Mint Street between 4th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 3rd Street between Mint Street and Poplar Street, and parking areas along the park on 3rd Street and Church Street will close at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6.

All streets will reopen on Sunday, October 10, at 12:00 p.m.

 

October 9: Hola Charlotte

The entire community is invited to celebrate and experience Latin culture during Hispanic Heritage Month.  30,000 participants are expected.

Festival hours are 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The following streets will close at 7:00 p.m. on 10/8/21 and reopen at 11:50 p.m. on 10/9/21:

Tryon Street from Stonewall Street to 4th Street
Levine Ave. from Tryon Street to Church Street
MLK Blvd. from Church Street to College Street
3rd Street from Church Street to College Street

 

RescueMe5K Map

October 9: Rescue Me 5K

The event begins Saturday October 9th, at 8:30 a.m. The organizers expect 700 participants. The event begins on Barclay Downs Drive and proceeds on Scofield Road, Topping Place, Manning Road, Barclay Downs Drive, Ferncliff Road, Colony Road, Roxborough Road, Morrison Boulevard, Barclay Downs Drive, Carnegie Boulevard and ends in Symphony Park. For more information go to https://apbf.dog/5k/.

 

October 16: RocktoberFest 1/2 Marathon

The event begins October 16th, at 7:30 a.m. The organizers expect 1200 participants. The ½ Marathon begins on East 7th Street at Charlottetowne Avenue and turns onto Central Avenue, Hawthorne Lane, Belvedere Avenue, Thomas Avenue, Kensington Avenue, The Plaza, Parkwood Avenue, Shamrock Drive, Palm Avenue, Flamingo Avenue, Hilliard Drive, Jeff Street, Arlie Drive, Country Club Drive, Dunlavin Way, Bentley Place, Eastway Drive, Arnold Drive, the greenway, Logle Avenue, Roland Street, Truman Road, Belvedere Avenue, Winter Street, Wilhelmina Street, Mecklenburg Avenue, The Plaza, McClintock Road, St. Julien Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Briar Creek Road, Television Drive, Washburn Avenue, Monroe Road, 5th Street, the greenway and ending on Armory Drive.
 
The 5 Miler begins on East 7th Street and turns onto Central Avenue, The Plaza, McClintock Road, St. Julien Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Briar Creek Road, Television Drive, Washburn Avenue, Monroe Road, 5th Street, the greenway and ending on Armory Drive.
 
Visit the Rocktoberfest website for more information.
 

Rocktoberfest Half Marathon Course Map

 

Route Map

October 23: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

The event begins at 7:00 a.m. The organizers expect 4000 participants. The 3 Mile Route will begin on Morrison Boulevard and proceed on Barclay Downs Drive, Ferncliff Road, Ayscough Road, Wickersham Road, Merrifield Road, Clarendon Road, Colony Road, Roxborough Road, Rexford Road, and end at the Coca Cola Plaza. The 1-mile route leaves Symphony Park and crosses Morrison Boulevard onto the Coca Cola Plaza, Rexford Road, Morrison Boulevard and ending at Symphony Park. Visit Making Strides of Greater Charlotte for more information.
 

 

October 23: Jace's Journey 5K

The event is scheduled for October 23rd, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. The organizers expect 150 participants. The route begins on private property and proceeds on Governor Hunt Road, onto the greenways, and comes back to Governor Hunt Road before ending on private property.
 

Visit Jace's Journey 5K & Fun Run for more information.

 

Route Map

 

October 23: Chili for Charity

The event will be a chili cookoff of Plaza Midwood restaurants and amateur chefs with all proceeds supporting the SUDC Foundation.  There are 2,000 expected participants.

Festival hours are 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Commonwealth Ave. from Gordon Street to Thomas Street and Thomas Street from Commonwealth Ave. to the public parking lot just off Central Ave. will close at 10:30 a.m. and reopen at 7:00 p.m.

 

October 30-31: Kings Drive Art Walk

35,000 participants are expected.

Festival hours on both days are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pearl Park Way Bridge will close at 5:00 a.m. on 10/30 and reopen at 8:30 p.m. on 10/31.
 

October 30: Big South 5K

Big South 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. on October 30th, 2021. The organizers expect 500 participants. The route begins on Blakeney Heath Road and continues on the greenway to Fieldcroft Drive, Autumn Applause Drive, Blakeney Drive, Blakeney Heath Road, Parks Farm Lane, Rea Road, finishing in the shopping center parking lot. For more information go visit  Big South 5K Road Race.

 

Big South 5K Route

 

October 30: Running Scared

 

 

Monster Mile Map

5 Miler and Monster Mile

 

Running Scared 5 Miler will begin at 9:oo a.m. on October 30th, 2021. The organizer expects 800 participants. The route begins on South Mint Street and turns on West 4th Street, Summit Avenue, Morehead Street, Freedom Drive, Thrift Road, Tuckaseegee Road, Walnut Avenue, Morehead Street, Grandin Road, West 4th Street, ending on South Mint Street. The Monster Mile begins on West 4th Street onto West 3rd Street, South Church Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, South Mint Street, Graham Street, West 4th Street ending on South Mint Street. For more information visit Running Scared 5 Miler.

5 miler course map

 

October 30: NoDa Freaky 5K

The NoDa Freaky 5K will be held on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The organizers expect 900 participants. The route begins on Yadkin Avenue turns on Charles Avenue, Whittig Avenue, Holt Street, East 35th Street, North McDowell Street, East 36th Street, Holt Street, Whittig Avenue, Charles Avenue, and ends on Yadkin Avenue. Go to NODA Halloween Freaky 5k for more information.

 

NodaFreaky5K

 

Light the Night Course

November 6: Light the Night Walk

The Light the Night Walk is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at Romare Bearden Park. The organizers expect 4000 participants. The course begins on Mint Street and uses Carson Boulevard, South Church Street, West Morehead Street, South Tryon Street and ends on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Go to Light the Night for more information.

 

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Sept. 12: vs. NY Jets 1 p.m.
Sept. 19:vs.New Orleans 1 p.m. 

Oct. 10: vs. Philadelphia 1 p.m. 
Oct. 17: vs. Minnesota 1 p.m.

Preseason

Oct. 7: vs. Miami 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: vs. Dallas 7 p.m

Regular Season           

Oct. 20: vs Indiana 7 p.m.
Oct. 25: vs. Boston 7 p.m.
Oct. 31: vs. Portland 7 p.m

Sept. 14: vs.Durham 7:04  p.m.
Sept. 15: vs.Durham 7:04  p.m. 
Sept. 16: vs.Durham  7:04  p.m.
Sept. 17: vs.Durham  7:04  p.m.
Sept.18: vs. Durham  7:04  p.m.
Sept. 19: vs Durham 7:04  p.m.
Sept. 21: vs. Norfolk  7:04  p.m.
Sept.22: vs. Norfolk  7:04  p.m.
Sept. 23: vs. Norfolk  7:04  p.m.
Sept. 24: vs. Norfolk  7:04  p.m.
Sept. 26: vs. Norfolk  4:45  p.m. 

Stadium Events Other Spectrum Center Events Other Truist Field Events 
Sept. 2:
ECU vs. Appalachian St. 7:30 p.m. 
Sept. 4: 
Georgia vs. Clemson 7:30 p.m. 
Sept. 30:  
Rolling Stones 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: 
Mexico Football Team vs. Ecuador Football Team TBA 

Sept. 11: Marc Anthony  8 p.m. 
Sept. 25:  LIT AF Tour 8 p.m.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 3: Disney on Ice
Oct. 14: Mercy Me 7 p.m.
Oct. 17: The Millenium Tour 2021 8 p.m.
Oct. 24: Michael Buble 8 p.m.
Oct. 27: Gold Over America Tour 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1-3: Taste of Charlotte 

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