Pick up your race packet
Before you run the 2024 Around the Crown 10K, you need to pick up your race packet. This will include your official ATC10K shirt, your race bib, a cold beer, and goodies from a lot of local companies. Not only will the expo include all of your favorite vendors, Camp North End has a ton of local businesses on their massive campus! Be sure to head by the Truist booth to snag your Truist Token – It’s worth $5 to all local food vendors at Camp North End on the day of the expo! This includes Viva Chicken’s food truck, Bleu Barn, Noda Company Canteen, HEX Coffee, La Caseta, Popbar Charlotte, SARU Ramen, Seemingly Overzealous, and Wentworth and Fenn! We’ll also have a pop-up shop with Charlotte Running Company including all of your favorite ATC10K gear to keep you CLT themed throughout the year.
When: Saturday, August 31st – 9:30AM – 4:00PM
Location: Camp North End
Address: enter at the light at Sylvania Ave. and N Graham St (click for directions)
Don’t forget to check out our full race weekend schedule!
Shake Out Run with Mad Miles – 8:30am – Water Tower
It’s time to stretch the legs out before the big day! Join us at 8:30am on Saturday, August 31st at Camp North End to run with Mad Miles. We’ll be kicking off the expo and the day’s festivities with a celebration of all things Charlotte running on a go at your own pace loop around the expo facility with 1 and 2 mile options. This group does an amazing job of stretching you beforehand, welcoming every pace, and a little yoga afterwards. Next up, it’s time to head to the Ford Building where we’ll be opening the expo at 11:00am!
Yoga for Runners – 10:15am – The Ford Green
Let’s take 30-45 minutes to shake it out, breathe it in, and move our bodies to some upbeat music while prepping for the run ahead. We’re excited to work with Brittany Hill to help get you centered, mobile, and most of all, connected. Get ready to flow while getting to know other runners enjoying their practice before they shutdown a highway. Most importantly, know that this is free and open to all because yoga is for every body.
Kid’s Run – 11:00am – S. Side of Ford Building
The Kids’ Run ends under Camp North End’s iconic water tower! This 9 and under jaunt around the historic Ford Building at Camp North End will take the little ones on a .277 mile adventure. Runners will start on the outside of the expo and then finish in the middle of the action under the water tower with crowds roaring and then our live music will start shortly afterwards.
Sustainability Panel Discussion – 1pm – YVY Training Room
Sustainability gets top billing this year in our Panel Discussion. Join local and national industry leaders as we discuss the focus on protecting our environment for generations to come. Our (green) star studded panel includes some of our amazing partners that help our race reduce waste throughout the year. Join this intimate event just around the corner from our expo still on Camp North End property towards the food stalls! The event will include:
- Moderator – Bill Johnston – Founder and CEO of Recover
- Panelist – Amanda Theys – Director of Crown Town Compost
- Panelist – Shannon Binns – Executive Director for Sustain Charlotte
- Panelist – PJ McKenzie – Transit Energy Analyst for the City of Charlotte with CATS
Commuting and Parking
We’re excited to offer you free (for the first 3 hours), on-site parking at our expo including the brand new parking deck! With its 76 acres, Camp North End has plenty of parking for a normal weekend, however we know how to bring the party. With that, if you’re able to car pool, bike, or use public transportation (for free with your bib this year!) – you’ll make this day even easier! It’s a short walk through their gorgeous space to get to the packet pickup area in the Ford Building which will then lead you to our entertainment for the day! It’s easiest to enter at the light at Sylvania Ave. and N Graham St.
Expo vendors
Welcome to the Around the Crown 10K Expo. This event will have an emphasis on the health and fitness benefits associated with simply getting outside for a little exercise. We look forward to seeing a wide spectrum of dedicated vendors displaying a variety of products and services to browse through.
The 2024 Expo will be a fun and informative event with a focus on the Charlotte active, outdoor community; local non-profits; sports medicine and fitness programs; the latest in fitness clothing, shoes and training aids; and a variety of other run related products and services.
Vendor booths will be limited so reserve your space soon. For more information, contact us at expo@aroundthecrown10k.com.
