Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Monday/Tuesday6:30pmSaturday10am
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Mad Miles Run Club
Charlotte, North Carolina
Vibrant social hub turning runs into parties
About This Club
Mad Miles is a free, Black-led social run club that meets at YVY Training in Camp North End, Charlotte. It's built around DJ warm-ups and a dance-party vibe after the run, and it's genuinely set up for people who run/walk or are new to running, not just for people chasing times.
Highlights
- Black-led
- Live DJ warm-ups
- Post-run dancing
- Free runs
- DJ music
- Inclusive community
Who It Suits
This suits beginners, walkers, and people who want the run to lead into an actual hangout with music and dancing, at zero cost and no commitment to join anything. It's not built for elite racers or trail runners, both the distance (2 miles, road/pavement) and the social-first setup point away from serious training.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs are 2 miles on road and pavement, with all paces welcome and run/walk mixed in, so you're not locked into a single group speed. Mon/Tue you warm up at 6:30pm with a DJ before running at 6:45pm, and Saturdays start at 10am. Given the distance and pace range, this reads as a distance you can walk all of if you want, not a route where you're chasing a pack.
Distance2 miles
PaceAll paces welcome; run/walk options
TerrainRoad, Pavement
Post-runDancing and block party vibe with DJ
Your First Run
Just show up, there's no registration or membership needed. Get there for the 6:30pm warm-up on Mon/Tue (Saturdays start at 10am) at YVY Training, 1724 Statesville Ave in Camp North End, and there's free parking. Because run/walk is built in and pace isn't fixed, being slower isn't going to leave you alone on the course. The DJ and post-run dancing mean the social part is loud and structured, not a stand-around-awkwardly situation.
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Upcoming Races in Charlotte
40 upcoming races in Charlotte. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk Charlotte, NCFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31) Charlotte, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33) Charlotte, NCFrom $30Details
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Common Questions About Mad Miles Run Club
Do I need to sign up before showing up?
No. There's no registration or membership required, you just show up for the warm-up time.
What if I can only walk, not run?
That's fine. Walkers are explicitly welcome and the runs are set up with run/walk options at all paces.
Is there a cost?
No, it's free to run with Mad Miles and membership isn't required.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No, the club isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly.
What happens after the run?
There's a post-run social with a DJ and dancing, described as a block-party vibe, not just a quick cooldown and everyone leaves.
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.