Things to do in Concord

Saturday, Oct 3

The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2026)

4001 Stough Rd

The Journey 5K: Running For Women's Wellness Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10am| Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC Get ready to ignite your energy and join The Journey Collective Inc. as they rally all the fierce women, mighty men, amazing families, spirited children, and even our beloved pets! It's time to lace up those running shoes and hit the pavement for The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk! This electrifying event, dedicated to the late Audrey L. Ward, will rock your world as we raise the roof on women's spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Whether you're sprinting, jogging, or simply cheering from the sidelines, this adrenaline-charged extravaganza is your golden ticket to a celebration of women's empowerment! Mark your calendars because the action-packed Journey 5K is blasting off on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the epic Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC. The starting gun fires at 10 am sharp, unleashing a tidal wave of passion and purpose! By strutting your stuff in The Journey 5K, you're not just conquering personal fitness goals; you're unleashing a whirlwind of resources that will revolutionize women's spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial well-being nationwide! A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to Levine Cancer Institute and Sisters in Partnership (a 501c3 that supports Breast cancer survivors and thrivers). All other funds will go toward women's wellness programming in The Journey Collective Inc. We believe that empowered women who pursue their wellness dreams become unstoppable forces of change, transforming homes and communities in their wake! Rally the troops and assemble your crew of friends, neighbors, and coworkers. It's time to make some serious noise and raise the roof on women's wellness by taking part in the electrifying phenomenon known as The Journey 5K!

Saturday, Oct 3

Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

4001 Stough Rd

Join us for the Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K on October 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Concord, NC. This event is a heartfelt celebration of community and remembrance, where participants can enjoy a scenic run while supporting a great cause. Register now to be part of this meaningful experience!

Friday, Oct 9

Ecosave 200

Charlotte Motor Speedway

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series title chase visits the ROVAL™!

Saturday, Oct 10

Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)

760 Orphanage Rd

US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

Saturday, Oct 10

Blue Cross NC 300

Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Blue Cross NC 250 pits NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series title contenders against one another in a Saturday free-for-all on the 17-turn, 2.28-mile ROVAL™! Kids 12 & under get in FREE!

Sunday, Oct 11

Bank of America 400

Charlotte Motor Speedway

The drama of the NASCAR Playoffs descends on the ROVAL™! Don't miss any of the excitement!

Thursday, Oct 29

World Short Track Championship

Charlotte Motor Speedway

The World Short Track Championship features the nation’s best weekly dirt racers taking center stage on Charlotte's four-tenths-mile oval! The championship takes place the weekend before the World of Outlaws World Finals, promising fans two weeks of dramatic action featuring dirt racing’s top drivers, cars and divisions. NOTE: Friday and Saturday's action has been rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, Oct 31

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44)

760 Orphanage Rd

US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

Wednesday, Nov 4

World of Outlaws World Finals

Charlotte Motor Speedway

ALL three series, ALL four days! Catch dirt racing's top three series in a title-deciding showcase!

Thursday, Nov 5

World Of Outlaws World Finals

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, Nov 6

World of Outlaws World Finals

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, Nov 7

Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

4001 Stough Rd

The Mission Not just a race. A movement. Every step fuels a founder. Every mile you run, walk, or cheer through fuels the Freedom In Me Business Showers' mission — helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses. We connect new businesses to people and resources through training, coaching, community, cash awards, and access to funding and capital. The Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K turns wellness into economic mobility — and it takes the whole community to move the movement. What We Provide Training & Coaching — Practical business education for founders at every stage. Grow & Sustain — Playbooks and mentorship to build lasting businesses. Wellness to support long-term health and agility Cash Awards & Capital — Access to funding, cash awards, and capital partners. Community & Connections — Rooms of resources, buyers, and champions of your work. Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is a family-friendly community event created to bring runners, walkers, youth, families, small businesses, wellness partners, vendors, and community supporters together for a purpose bigger than the finish line. Hosted by Freedom In Me Business Showers, this event supports our mission to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses through training, coaching, resources, community connections, cash awards, and access to funding and capital. Whether you are running the full 5K, walking with friends, joining the 1-mile fun run, bringing your family, forming a team, shopping with local vendors, or simply showing up to support entrepreneurs, every step helps move a small business forward. Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC, as we run, walk, connect, and empower entrepreneurs together.

Saturday, Nov 7

World of Outlaws World Finals

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, Nov 14

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

760 Orphanage Rd

US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

Friday, Nov 20

Speedway Christmas

Charlotte Motor Speedway

One of the Southeast’s largest and most-anticipated holiday traditions, Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health features five million LED Christmas lights strewn across a remarkable four-mile course, with hundreds of creative displays and lights synchronized to Christmas-themed music.

Saturday, Dec 12

Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Charlotte Motor Speedway

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) proudly presents the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). The NCSHP, through their involvement with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina, will host the second ever community fundraising event to feature a 5K run and 1.5-mile fun run at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. All participants will have the unique opportunity to run on the Charlotte Motor Speedway track in support of nearly 53,000 registered SONC athletes and Unified partners. The first 250 registered 5K participants will receive a free voucher for the spectacular Christmas Light Show at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Fun Run participants are not included in this promotion. Event Date – Saturday, December 12, 2026 Packet Pick up – Begins 8:00 AM Race Day 5K & Fun Run – Begins 10:00 AM Fun Run – 1.5-mile non-chipped run/walk around the race track (perfect for families and walkers) ***Parking – Inside the track through Gate 13 tunnel, follow Special Olympics North Carolina directional signs

Saturday, Dec 12

Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

760 Orphanage Rd

US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

Friday, Apr 2

NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

zMAX Dragway

Nitro thunder returns to zMAX Dragway!

Thursday, Apr 8

AutoFair

Charlotte Motor Speedway

An unmatched combination of cars, community and automotive fun, this year's Spring AutoFair is sure to satisfy every gearhead's interests! From an array of rare classic cars, to family-friendly fun, there's something for everyone at AutoFair -- and we've got lots to announce in the days to come!

Friday, May 28

NC Education Lottery 200

Charlotte Motor Speedway

It's a high-speed, tailgate-tangling extravaganza! The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend at America's Home for Racing with 200 miles of wheel-to-wheel excitement. Kids 12 and under get in FREE!

Saturday, May 29

Charbroil 300

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Join the thrilling Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2027, where NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series regulars will compete against NASCAR Cup Series superstars in an exhilarating showdown! Kids 12 and under can enjoy the race for free, making it a perfect family outing. Don't miss this action-packed event—get your tickets now!

Sunday, May 30

Coca-Cola 600

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Rev up your Memorial Day weekend with the historic 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR’s toughest test of man and machine!