The Big Game Run

The Big Game Run

Date: February 8, 2026

Location: 800 S Mint St., Charlotte, NC

For more information, visit: The Big Game Run

Event Overview

• Welcome: Celebrate the BIGGEST DAY IN SPORTS with us and represent YOUR favorite team.
• Course: The run features a 4-mile course and a 100-yard kids' dash starting and finishing outside the East gate of the Panther's Stadium.
• Costumes: Participants are HIGHLY encouraged to dress up and support their favorite football team with a costume contest.
• Themes: The event will have a football theme, with 4 downs in football and 4 miles on the course.

Race Start Times

• Date: Sunday, February 8th, 2026
• 4 Mile Start: 9:00 AM
• Kid’s Dash: 10:15 AM
• Awards Ceremony: 10:30 AM

Registration Details

• Deadlines: Online registration opens the day after the Big Game: closes at midnight on February 8th.
• In-Person Registration: Available at packet pick up on Saturday and on race day Sunday.
• Timing: Registration opens at 7:45 AM and closes at 8:45 AM on race day.

Participant Benefits

• Shirt: All 4 miler participants receive a performance shirt: register before January 25th for guarantee.
• Custom Bibs: Team color bibs for those registered by January 25th.
• Mini Footballs: Awarded to kids participating in the 100-yard dash.
• Finisher Medals: For all 4-mile participants.

Packet Pick Up

• Location: Charlotte Running Company Promenade, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC.
• Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
• Race Day: Pick up outside the stadium on February 8th, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

T-Shirts

• Type: Participants receive long sleeve soft-style performance shirts if registered before January 25th.
• Size Policy: No switching sizes after registration: switches allowed after race at registration tent.

Timing

• Partner: Event is timed by Start 2 Finish.

Awards

• Categories: Overall, and age groups from 12 and under to 75 and over.
• Claiming: Awards can be claimed at the ceremony before the last participant finishes.
• Note: Sisu Events reserves the right to modify awards categories based on participation.

Virtual Runners

• Registration: Must be registered by February 2nd for swag shipment.
• Switch Policy: Can switch to virtual up until February 6th: packets must be picked up on Saturday.
• Results: Virtual runners can post results on the Results tab HERE.

Refunds and Transfers

• Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Transfers: Non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.

Course

• Details: More information available here.

Weather Policy

• Conditions: Races are held, rain or shine, unless deemed too dangerous.
• Cancellations: No refunds or transfers if race is canceled due to weather.

Parking

• Availability: Over 30,000 parking spaces within a 10–15-minute walk of the stadium.
• Non-NFL Event: Parking options include Lot 1, directly across from the stadium's North Gate.
• Accessibility: Parking for fans with disabilities available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Directions: More parking information can be found here.

Entertainment

• Fun: AAA Entertainment will enliven the Start and Finish line for an energetic atmosphere.

Final Thoughts

We look forward to seeing you there and seeing all the team spirit! Get ready to lace up your shoes and tackle a new PR!