Sports & Recreation

Whether you're a bicyclist, a soccer player, a runner, or if you're more of a spectator, find ways to indulge your competitive spirit without spending too much money.

Around the Crown 10K back this year, with some modifications

Around the Crown 10K debuted in 2019, affording runners the first chance ever to run the whole 3-mile inner loop, I-277. The rest of the route … [Read more...] about Around the Crown 10K back this year, with some modifications

Where to find used sporting goods and fitness equipment in Charlotte

Are you interested in trying a new sport, or upgrading your equipment? Save some money by purchasing used equipment. You might also be able to get … [Read more...] about Where to find used sporting goods and fitness equipment in Charlotte

More than 60,000 surplus trout coming to North Carolina waters

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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that it will be stocking surplus trout in 38 bodies of water in central and western North … [Read more...] about More than 60,000 surplus trout coming to North Carolina waters

Three outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winter

For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does like outdoor … [Read more...] about Three outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winter

Ice Skating and Lights trail at U.S. National Whitewater Center

For a second year, the Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is presenting two popular winter activities: … [Read more...] about Ice Skating and Lights trail at U.S. National Whitewater Center

New for 2020: ice skating at Charlotte Motor Speedway

No, Charlotte Motor Speedway hasn't turned the track into an ice rink, but next best thing -- they've created a 5,400 square foot ice rink next to the … [Read more...] about New for 2020: ice skating at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Get totally free Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell, thanks to Taco Hero Mookie Betts

Batter up, hungry bargain hunters! Thanks to Mookie Betts stealing second base in the first game of the World Series, America gets to crunch on one of … [Read more...] about Get totally free Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell, thanks to Taco Hero Mookie Betts

GoPro video bike tour and guide: Little Sugar Creek Greenway

This is the third of our series of video tours of bike rides, with a special focus on Mecklenburg County Greenways. Keep reading to see a video, as … [Read more...] about GoPro video bike tour and guide: Little Sugar Creek Greenway

A GoPro Video Tour & Guide of Mallard Creek Greenway

This is the first of our series of video tours of bike rides, with a special focus on Mecklenburg County Greenways. Keep reading to see the video, as … [Read more...] about A GoPro Video Tour & Guide of Mallard Creek Greenway