Charlotte Running Club Seeks Member Input for Summer Schedule

The Charlotte Running Club opened its 2026 survey this week to gather input on events, priorities and community ties before the next round of group runs begins.

Club leaders timed the feedback window to capture ideas while summer schedules still allow room for adjustments. Charlotte’s running scene relies on regular volunteer efforts to keep weekly meetups going, and fresh input helps those efforts stay aligned with what participants actually want.

Greenway outings and early-morning starts

One upcoming option is the Little Sugar Creek Greenway Run scheduled for July 25. Another is the Rise N Run pop-up set for July 31 at 6 a.m. at Run For Your Life University on East Arbors Drive. Participants can choose 3-, 4- or 5-mile running routes or a 2-mile walking option, then refuel with pancakes, fresh fruit and coffee afterward. The store will open early for anyone needing supplies before the weekend long run.

Additional regular gatherings listed on the club site include the Mallard Creek Greenway Run, South End Coffee Run and CRC Trail Wednesdays. These sessions sit alongside one-time events such as the Global Running Day group run that drew a mix of longtime members, first-timers and visitors from outside Charlotte.

Survey shapes next year’s calendar

The survey itself is open to anyone, whether or not they hold a current membership. Responses are due by August 7, and participants who finish the form can enter a drawing for a Charlotte Running Club boco hat. Organizers say the questions focus on what events work, what priorities should guide planning and how the club can strengthen its local network.

By collecting those answers now, the club can refine its lineup of volunteer-supported runs and social outings for the rest of the year and into 2026. Runners can find the form and full event details on the Charlotte Running Club site at charlotterunningclub.org.