Fall race season is here! Of course, the NASCAR races are next weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but we’re talking about road racing!![Fall Race Season](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_t5IszUCNZtOFi35yT6wyovGRMeiivUoUDhJM1VOnqIWFQDfYLO8yAoP3malR4kKMb75uJsS7si0I3plsBXRrLoDkyYvJkTK0_BzmtiASEpgAosLt-ovc815gUtAm62SRsVzPQar36foqPmiVLr3g6e9EhWRCth1w=s0-d)
Many runners spend their summer sweating through mid-week tempo runs, Saturday or Sunday long runs, early morning run groups to enjoy the crisp fall weather for their fall races. The greater Charlotte area is home to many races of all distances and below is a calendar of upcoming events. If you are a seasoned runner or just starting out, there is something for you! Many of these races are family-friendly or offer different distant options. Some offer great race shirts, cocoa, beer, and door prizes!
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: THIS Saturday, October 4th in uptown Charlotte – Marshall Park.
- Rhyne Financial 8k: October 18th in downtown Lincolnton – benefiting Lincoln County Public Education Foundation
- Peak to Creek Marathon: October 25th – race begins in Jonas Ridge & ends at Brown Mountain Beach running through Pisgah National Forest. This race is well-known as a FAST, net-downhill course.
- Runway 5k: October 25th – a fast, flat 5k at the Charlotte Airport.
- Pancakes for Pills: November 8th in Huntersville. Helping to raise awareness and money for community members who sometimes have to choose between prescription medications for ailments and food.
- Thunder Road: November 15th – 5k, half-marathon, marathon in uptown Charlotte.
- Charlotte Turkey Trot: November 27th – Thanksgiving morning in Southpark! Join others in running for the bird before your holiday lunch!
- Girls on the Run Fall Fest: December 6th – Huntersville.
- We Believe Santa 5K: December 13th – U.S. National Whitewater Center – This race begins at noon – stay afterwards for cocoa, bonfire, cookies, candy canes & beer!
- Frostbite 5k: December 20th – Kannapolis YMCA
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