Expo powered by OrthoCarolina

Our partnership with OrthoCarolina

OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent orthopedic practices, proudly serving communities across North and South Carolina since 1922. From injury prevention to advanced surgical treatment, OrthoCarolina supports movement at every stage and level. With specialized expertise across sports medicine, foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, hand, and pediatric orthopedics, our more than 300 practitioners care for over one million patient visits each year throughout the Carolinas.

Our partnership is rooted in a shared belief in the power of health, athletics, and motion to unlock potential and build stronger communities. Together, we champion safe movement, peak performance, and lifelong wellness, helping athletes move past the starting line and keep chasing what’s next.

Pick up your race packet

The 2026 Expo powered by OrthoCarolina location is still be determined, but you can expect the same pre-race party as the last 7 years! Our expo is where you pick up your race packet including your official ATC10K shirt, your race bib, a cold beer, and goodies from a lot of local companies. 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, September 5th – 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Location: TBD
Address: TBD

Don’t forget to check out our full race weekend schedule!

Shake Out Run with Mad Miles – 8:30am

It’s time to stretch the legs out before the big day! Join us at 8:30am on Saturday, August 30th in front of Truist Field 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 into the ballpark where we’ll be opening the expo at 9:30am!

Yoga for Runners – 10:15am

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

The Kids’ Run will start and finish at Truist Field, however we’re still working out the details for the 2025 edition! This 9 and under jaunt around the ballpark will take the little ones on a half mile adventure.

Commuting / Public Transportation

Thanks to CATS once again, we’re excited to offer you free light rail and bus passes for race weekend to get to our expo in uptown! Truist Field is just 5 blocks from the 3rd St./Convention Center stop on the light rail that cuts through Charlotte. You can also car pool or bike to keep it sustainable and make the day even easier! If you do need to drive, there are multiple paid parking decks along with street parking all around the ballpark.

Expo vendors

The 2026 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.