Black Men Run Charlotte

Black Men Run Charlotte puts health and community at the center of every run, with multiple weekly sessions across the city and monthly trail days keeping your training fresh all year.

Quick take

This is a health-focused running crew built around brotherhood and consistency. Show up at any pace and you’ll find runners, joggers, and walkers all moving together toward the same goal.

Best for

• African American men looking for a dedicated running community
• Beginners and walkers ready to build a habit
• Runners who want road and trail options in the same club
• Anyone motivated by group accountability and shared goals

When and where

• Monday and Wednesday at 6:30pm
• Friday at 6am
• 1st Saturday at 8am, 3rd Saturday at 8:30am, 4th Saturday at 8am
• Primary meet spot: Trader Joe’s, 1820 E Arbors Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
• Locations rotate weekly, including brewery stops and local stores

Details

• Neighborhood: University area of Charlotte
• Terrain: Road, pavement, and trail
• Distance: Varied, typically 3 or more miles
• Pace: All paces covered, running, jogging, and walking all welcome
• Trail runs offered monthly alongside regular weekly sessions
• Walkers welcome at every session
• Beginner-friendly structure with no pressure on pace
• Black Men Run gear available nationally through the broader network

Why runners like it

• Post-run meetups at local breweries including Protagonist and Lost Worlds give you a reason to stick around after the miles
• The schedule runs four days a week, so missing one session does not break your streak
• Runners who show up say the crew keeps them accountable without making it feel like a competition

First visit

• Cost to join is free
• No membership required, just show up
• Check the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/BMRCharlotte for current locations and any schedule updates
• Wear what you have and go at your own pace

Good to know

Meeting locations rotate across Charlotte, so check the Facebook group before heading out to confirm where the session is happening that day.