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Runners gather in Charlotte for the annual Around the Crown 10K race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:42 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Runners gather in Charlotte for the annual Around the Crown 10K race

Summary

Thousands of participants will assemble in Charlotte early Sunday morning for the annual Around the Crown 10K race. The course winds through the streets of Uptown and the South End, offering runners views of the Queen City skyline. Live coverage of the event begins at 7 a.m. on Channel 9, with race activity scheduled to start just before 7:30 a.m. Streaming cameras will be available throughout the route to track progress during the morning. Organizers have already opened registration for the next installment of the associated RaceFest event, which is set to take place in April 2027.

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Key Details

•The Around the Crown 10K takes place Sunday morning in Charlotte.
•The route traverses both Uptown and the South End.
•Channel 9 provides live broadcast coverage starting at 7 a.m.
•The race officially begins shortly before 7:30 a.m.
•Registration is open for the April 2027 RaceFest event.

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10:42 AMYahoo Sports — Around the Crown 10K: Thousands of runners take over Charlotte’s streets

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A swarm of runners will be filling the streets in Charlotte’s Uptown and South End early Sunday morning for the annual Around the Crown 10K race.
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