Top 5 Places to Run in or around Charlotte! 🏃

Miss Dayhuff on a run at Stone Mountain, if you want to make a day-trip out of run-seeking.

By: Aaron Nguyen

Independence High School – Charlotte,  NC

Good weather is starting to express itself. It is time to go for a good run. People are going to start running to these places after they find out the top 5 places to go running!

1. The first place is the McAlpine Creek Park. This park is a place to run and easily can get 15+ miles of running. During the run, you are able to enjoy a nice greenway and a beautiful lake!

Address: 8711 Monroe Rd Charlotte, NC, 28212-7517 United States

2. The second place is at Little Sugar Creek Greenway. This park has 37 miles of nature trails. You can get lost in the 37 miles but it is not a scary as you think. You will get lost in the beauty of the nature the park has to offer.

Address: 3348 Westfield Rd Charlotte, NC, 28209 United States

The Lake Loop Trail at US National White Water Center.

3. The third place is the White Water Center. This place is not really a place for running but more of a White Water Rafting Center. However, the place has a really nice trail and a nice greenway for running. “The place has great trails, they are not long, but they are beautiful.” Stated Mr. Arbuthnot, a teacher at Independence High School.

Address: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy Charlotte, NC, 28214 United States

4. The fourth place is at the Reedy Creek Park. This park has great short trails and a big lake. It is has a lot of little creeks and a beautiful forest. It is like going to the mountains but not going to the mountains.

Address: 2900 Rocky River Rd Charlotte, NC 28215 United States

5. The last place is the is the Mallard Creek Greenway. The only reason why this place is the last is because of the North Tryon construction. Even though the North Tryon construction will benefit the trail, it is in the way of the construction. Overall, this trail you are able to do long runs and most of the trail is shaded.

Address: Mallard Creek Park 2530 Johnston Oehler Rd Charlotte, NC, 28269 United States

All of these places are good for going on a little run or just as simple as a walk with a dog. Just be warned of the pollen from all of the trees and plants!