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Ballantyne Running Club
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ideal social entry to running in south Charlotte
About This Club
Ballantyne Running Club meets every Thursday evening at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in south Charlotte, and it's built for people who want running to lead into a beer, not a race clock. All paces and walkers are welcome, there's no signup, and no membership fee. If you're local to Ballantyne and want a low-stakes reason to get moving on a Thursday, this is that reason.
Highlights
- Brewery-based
- Beer ticket incentive
- Ballantyne-focused
- Post-run beer ticket
- Welcoming community
Who It Suits
This suits beginners, walkers, and social runners in or near Ballantyne who want the run to end at a bar, not a finish line. If you're chasing competitive splits, want an early morning session, or are looking for trail miles, this isn't set up for that, it's road-based and evening-timed with beer as part of the plan.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
You'll be on road and pavement, with distances that vary rather than a fixed route or mileage target. Pace is open, so whether you run or walk, you're covered. It's a weekly Thursday 6:30 PM meetup, so it's the kind of thing you can build into a routine without much planning.
DistanceVarious
PaceAll paces
TerrainRoad, Pavement
Post-runBeer at OMB biergarten
Your First Run
Show up at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, specifically The Bowl at 15025 Bowl Street, and check in at the back of the biergarten. There's no signup required, so you can just walk in.
Bring your ID, because a post-run beer ticket is part of the deal in the biergarten afterward. Since walkers and all paces are welcome, there's no version of this where you're the slow one holding things up, the run is built to include that range from the start.
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Common Questions About Ballantyne Running Club
Do I need to sign up before showing up?
No, there's no signup required. Just check in at the back of the OMB biergarten when you arrive.
Is there a cost to join or run with this club?
It's free, and there's no membership required.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
The record doesn't list this as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly, so plan to come without either.
What happens after the run?
You head into the OMB biergarten for a post-run beer, included as part of the club's perks, so bring an ID.
How far will we actually run?
Distances vary rather than following a set route, and pace is open to all levels, so it flexes based on who shows up that week.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.