Race 13.1

fter an exciting inaugural race in 2015, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Race 13.1 Charlotte, NC half marathon and 8k returns to the Queen City on September 25, 2016! The first 3-4 miles of the course will be on tree-lined streets with gently rolling hills through beautiful residential neighborhoods, and the bulk of the flat and fast course will take place on the picturesque Four Mile Creek Greenway and McAlpine Creek Greenway, with the McAlpine Creek providing quite a beautiful view from the trail! The race will start and finish at Toringdon, a class 'A' office park in the heart of Ballantyne, with ample parking and great dining options nearby.

From the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Motor Speedway, to the great shopping destinations at Ballantyne Village and Southpark Mall, the state's largest city has a lot to offer for a variety of interests. Runners will have plenty of opportunities for fun before and after the race!