Join Us for the first Summit Coffee OTP Run of 2026 – this Friday at 6:15 AM
📍 Where: Summit Coffee On The Plaza (2501 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205)
📅 When: Friday, January 2nd
⏰ Schedule:
* Arrive by: 6:00 AM – Say hello & stretch. We have restrooms available prior to the run.
* Announcements: 6:10 AM – quick run down of safety reminders
* Run/Walk Start: 6:15 AM – let’s move
We will be handing out the Run Club Passport stickers to anyone who is participating. It’s not too late to register for your passport and participate all month collecting stickers at run clubs in January. Head over to the Start 2 Finish Charlotte IG account for details.
Our routes stay within the Villa Heights neighborhood —meaning no busy street crossings or sidewalk running. Turn-by-turn directions are available for each route and we welcome all paces.
Please consider bringing a light and wearing reflective gear. There’s typically little traffic in the neighborhood but it’s important to use proper gear to SEE and be SEEN.
Route Options:
🏃 Run: 3 & 5-mile routes
🚶 Walk: 1 & 1.5-mile routes
Parking:
🚗 Limited spots in the Summit Coffee lot—plenty of street parking nearby
🚫 Please be respectful of our neighbors: don’t block driveways or park in yards
Early Bird Option: Try the Dark Roast OTP Run at 5:15 AM – 3-mile, flatter route with a 9:00–9:30 min/mile pace. Perfect for if you need a few extra miles.
🎉 Bonus Perk: Complete five runs or walks with us and earn a free coffee of your choice! Punch cards are provided for tracking. Coffee tastes better when you’ve earned it!
The Summit Coffee OTP run is a collaboration between Summit Coffee & the Charlotte Running Club. To learn more about how to support CRC, check out the link in the profile or visit www.charlotterunningclub.org
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