Runner's World recently ranked the top 50 cities for runners in the USA. Charlotte came in #30! 
The article cited Charlotte's numerous running clubs, robust race schedule, and extensive green way system as features that make the Queen City a great place to run.
Additionally, Charlotte Running Club's Tour de Charlotte program drew special praise for encouraging folks to "explore and buy local" in order to support the specialty running stores in our community
Check out the full article: http://www.runnersworld.com/where-to-run/the-50-best-running-cities