Race Info
NOTE: The American Legion Memorial Stadium follows a clear bag policy. Additionally, unless being used in the Recreation Division, strollers are not allowed in the stadium. More details located HERE.
PACKET PICKUP DETAILS
Thursday, May 8th – Legion Brewing SouthPark from 4-7 PM
Friday, May 9th – Charlotte Running Co Dilworth from 3-6 PM
Saturday, May 10th – American Legion Memorial Stadium starting at 1:00 PM
EVENT SCHEDULE
Full running schedule is HERE.
PARKING
The Elizabeth area has public parking available and there is designated parking at the CPCC Deck 2 on the corner of Charlottetowne and East Fourth St for $15 a vehicle.
Additionally, the Gold Line Streetcar CPCC stop is one block away from American Legion Memorial Stadium.
STADIUM POLICIES
This event follows the Clear Bag Policy of American Legion Memorial Stadium and all participants and fans must pass through security to enter the stadium. Additional items that are not permitted include:
For a full list of stadium policies visit this page.
BRING ON THE FANS
There is free admission and field access for the Meck Mile with all non-running activities open to the public!
RUN FAST. RUN IN HOKAs.
Make sure you stop at the HOKA Fan Zone on the field for an opportunity to test out the new HOKA shoes before you run!
WEATHER POLICY
This is a rain or shine event. Any weather updates will be shared via email and the Meck Mile Instagram page.
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
While the heats are taking off throughout the afternoon, join us for a day of celebrating the Meck Mile presented by Albemarle. There is no admission to attend the Meck Mile and all participants and fans inside the stadium will have the following things and more:
American Legion Memorial Stadium allows beverages to be brought onto the field, but food must remain in the concourse. This year we are excited to offer:
Get ready to race around, in and through one of Charlotte’s most historic stadiums
Registration is now open HERE.
You can pick up your packet and shirt at three different times:
To create the best event experience for everyone, we have created the following participant categories:
For more details, visit our Race Day page
Visit our registration page for pricing.
To run in the Competitive and Elite divisions, you will be asked your fastest or projected mile time. For the Pro division you will be required to submit a time in the past two years.
To qualify for the Pro Division runners must meet the “A” standard below. Runners who meet the “B” standard will be placed on the waiting list and added to the Pro Division if there are spots available.
Pro Standards
For more details contact Miller@CharlotteSports.org.
We do not have a specific division but do welcome those who wish to ruck to participate in the Recreational Division.
The minimum age to run in the kids race is 2-years-old. Younger children (including strollers) are welcome to join their parents in the Recreational category!
Event Day Schedule
Start times are available HERE and when you sign up.
Due to the course being two laps around Memorial Stadium, we will have strict time limits to finish your race. These details will be provided in your runner information email prior to the race. It is important for your safety and the safety of other runners that you register for the appropriate time when signing up.
Pets are not allowed in Memorial Stadium or on the race course. Registered service animals are permitted.
Strollers can be used during the Recreational division only, due to space. Stadium policy does not allow strollers to enter through the gates.
To allow the safest, most competitive races, we are using heat style running for all races other than our Recreational division. Prior to the race, you will be assigned a specific heat and time with the goal of placing you with runners that are your same speed. For more details on our categories, visit the Race Day page.
There will be a large finish line festival that will include live music, activations, food and beverages, a kids zone and more. For more details, visit our Race Day page.
Here is a link to the Course Map
The race is located at the American Legion Memorial Stadium near Uptown Charlotte.
We will have an awards ceremony for Elite and Pro runners at 8 PM.
There will be medals for both kids and adult finishers.
Yes! We hope to have photography to share with all participants following the race.
The cash prizes for Elite and Pro Divisions are:
Pro:
Elite:
The Charlotte Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to positively impacting the economy and quality of life in the Charlotte region by developing unique, large-scale sports events and business opportunities. More details.
Yes! If you are interested in volunteering sign up HERE.
Yes! If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Will Lawson.
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