Pace Cadets

Pace Cadets runs Saturday nights out of the Swanee Theater in Kannapolis, and your crew is already waiting at 8:00 p.m.

Quick take

This is a social running club built around the evening run itself. No pressure on pace, no membership hoops. Just show up, run, and connect with runners from across the Charlotte metro area.

Best for

• Runners of all paces and experience levels
• Anyone who prefers evening runs over early morning starts
• Runners looking for a consistent weekly group
• Charlotte metro runners willing to make the trip to Kannapolis

When and where

• Day: Saturday
• Time: 8:00 p.m.
• Frequency: Weekly
• Location: Swanee Theater, Kannapolis, NC

Details

• Terrain: Road running
• Cost: Free to join
• Membership required: No
• Post-run social: Yes
• Stroller friendly: Not confirmed
• Dog friendly: Not confirmed
• Based in: Kannapolis, NC, serving the broader Charlotte metro area

Why runners like it

• The Saturday evening start time fits runners whose weekends fill up fast in the morning
• All paces run together, so no one gets left behind or held back
• The post-run social keeps the energy going after you cross the finish of your RunSesh

First visit

• No cost to show up, just lace up and go
• No membership or sign-up required
• Head to Swanee Theater in Kannapolis by 8:00 p.m. on a Saturday
• Any pace works, so run your run

Good to know

Pace Cadets meets in Kannapolis, not in Charlotte proper, so factor in the drive if you are coming from the city.