Beginner-friendly run clubs
in Charlotte.
6 Beginner-friendly run clubs meet in Charlotte.
The busiest days are Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, with 2 clubs each.
6 of the 29 run clubs across Charlotte. Browse by day or vibe above the list.
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6 clubs in 👟 Beginner OK · Charlotte
Gastonia · City-wide · Thu · 6:30 PM
704 Run Club
Next run · Thu, Oct 29 · 6:30 PM
A Thursday evening run from the Rotary Centennial Pavilion in downtown Gastonia — walk, jog, or sprint, all ages and skill levels welcome. Founded in 2025.
🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OK🫶 Inclusive🎉 Social SceneMatthews · City-wide · Mon · 6:15 PM
Ames Street Run/Walk Club
Next run · Mon, Nov 2 · 6:15 PM
A Monday evening run and walk from Ames Street Marketplace in Matthews. All paces welcome. Runs as "Ames Street After-Work Miles" on Strava.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OKMatthews · City-wide · Mon · 6:30 PM
Matthews Run Club
Next run · Mon, Nov 2 · 6:30 PM
A Monday evening run from The Red Caboose in downtown Matthews, hosted through Charlotte Running Company. All paces welcome.
🤝 Community First🎉 Social Scene👟 Beginner OKCharlotte · Uptown · Sat · 7:00 AM
Slow Runners of Charlotte
Next run · Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 AM
A Saturday morning run from Not Just Coffee in Uptown for runners at an easy, unhurried pace — a welcoming entry point for beginners, with coffee after. All paces welcome.
👟 Beginner OK🫶 Inclusive🎉 Social SceneConcord · City-wide · Wed · 6:15 PM
Southern Strain Run Club
Next run · Wed, Oct 28 · 6:15 PM
A Wednesday evening run from Southern Strain Brewing in Concord, year-round, all ages and abilities, with a beer after. All paces welcome.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OKCharlotte · University City · Thu, Sat, Sun
University City Road Runners
Next run · Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 AM
A University City road-running club — "drinkers with a running problem" — meeting at Cafeccino for a Saturday 7 AM run (a 6 AM option in the summer and fall), a Sunday morning run, and a Thursday pre-dawn "Pain Train" hill workout. All paces welcome.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OK