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Pace Cadets
Charlotte, North Carolina
Evening social run option in Charlotte north suburbs.
About This Club
Pace Cadets is a social run club that meets Saturday evenings in Kannapolis, part of the Charlotte metro area. It's free to join, no membership required, and it's built for people who want to run in the evening rather than at dawn. If you've been looking for a weekend night option instead of another early Saturday morning group, this is that.
Highlights
- Evening runs
- Kannapolis location
- Free to join
- All paces welcome
Who It Suits
This suits people who want to run in the evening instead of the morning, and who want a low-barrier, no-cost way to get out on a Saturday night. It's not going to be the right fit if you're training competitively or chasing race times, and it's not set up for early morning runners since the whole point is the evening slot.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
You're running on road in and around Kannapolis, meeting up at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. The club is open to all paces and levels, and walkers are welcome, so there's no single pace everyone is expected to hit. It's a weekly thing, so it's the same time and place you can plan around.
Your First Run
Show up at Swanee Theater by 8 p.m. on Saturday. That's it, that's the whole check-in process, there's no sign-up or fee to sort out beforehand since it's free and doesn't require membership. Because all paces and levels are welcome and walkers are part of the mix, you're not going to be the outlier for being slower or needing to walk some of it. Just get there on time and go from there.
Something to train for
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.
Common Questions About Pace Cadets
Do I need to pay or sign up in advance?
No. It's free to join and there's no membership requirement, so you can just show up.
Can I bring my dog?
No, this club isn't set up as dog-friendly.
Can I bring a stroller?
No, it's not listed as stroller-friendly, so plan to leave that at home.
What if I need to walk during the run?
That's fine. Walkers are explicitly welcome here.
Where exactly do I go and when?
Swanee Theater in Kannapolis, Saturdays at 8 p.m. It happens weekly, so you can count on that slot.
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.



