Races 10K · Charlotte, USA
Around the Crown 10K
Around the Crown 10K is a rolling 10K in Charlotte, USA, held each September. The route starts in Uptown, runs through South End and then takes the inner lanes of the I-277 loop for about 5 km. The first mile drops gently. Total climbing is about 120 m, so the course rolls rather than stays flat. Early September mornings in Charlotte are warm and humid, typically 20 to 29°C at race time. Charlotte's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
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When
September
next: Sunday 5 September 2027
Course
rolling
10K
Conditions
Early September mornings in Charlotte are warm and humid, typically 20 to 29°C at race time.
Racing this course well
The route starts in Uptown, runs through South End and then takes the inner lanes of the I-277 loop for about 5 km. The first mile drops gently. Total climbing is about 120 m, so the course rolls rather than stays flat.
Charlotte's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $45 at launch, rising to $75 on race day
Official Around the Crown 10K site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 5 September 2027
- Start time
- 07:30
- Also on the day
- kids run
The course in numbers
About 5 km (3 miles) runs on the inner lanes of I-277 around central Charlotte. The final mile uses tree-lined streets back to Truist Field.
- Surface
- City streets and the closed I-277 freeway
- Total climb
- 120 m (390 ft)
Worth knowing
- First run in 2019.
- The 277th finisher and every 1,000th finisher after that win a pair of running shoes.
Pick your goal for Charlotte
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Build your training around Around the Crown 10K.
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Asked often
- When is the Around the Crown 10K?
- The next Around the Crown 10K is on Sunday 5 September 2027 in Charlotte, USA. It is held each September.
- Is the Around the Crown 10K course flat?
- The route starts in Uptown, runs through South End and then takes the inner lanes of the I-277 loop for about 5 km. The first mile drops gently. Total climbing is about 120 m, so the course rolls rather than stays flat.
- How do I enter the Around the Crown 10K?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $45 at launch, rising to $75 on race day.
- How should I train for the Around the Crown 10K?
- Match your preparation to Around the Crown 10K's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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