MOVE: A Carbon Negative & Fat Ass Style Random Run

You're cordially invited to join the HPM running community for an environmentally responsible random distance running experience on Saturday, January 31, 2026 just north of Charlotte, NC.

This Carbon Negative & Fat-Ass style event features a lot of non-traditional aspects:
NO to ... Registration Fees, Performance Pressure, Single Use Plastic, Negative Vibes or Known Distance
YES to ... Social Gathering, Environmental Responsibility, Raffle Items, Non-Profit Giveback and Random Distance

MOVE is a "Random Distance" event meaning a few set routes are planned in advance but the number of times participants must complete the route will be determined via a roll of dice just minutes before the start ... IE: Be ready for anything!
HIGHLIGHTS & DETAILS:
  • $0 Registration Fee (Participants must pick up trash instead - details below)
  • New "Random Distance" format (determined by the roll of dice at the start)
  • Running party with friends, family, community and Momma Earth
  • Limited to the first 50 that RSVP
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Start: 9:00am
  • Meet Up Location = Huntersville Gateway Park and Ride
  • Meet Up Address = 10300 Compass St. Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Lap Options: 1.5 miles, 3.4 miles or 5.4 miles (determined by the roll of a dice)
  • Lap Quantity: Completed 1-6 times (determined by the roll of a dice)
  • Total Distance: Be ready to cover any distance from 1.5 miles to 32.4 miles depending on how the dice lands! 
  • Giveaways, raffle items and discounts from our brand partners​
  • Increased stoke and support for OUR running community
  • Beneficiary = Sustain Charlotte
How Does This Carbon Negative Event Work?
  • No Required Registration however, we do have a suggested donation of $25 with 100% of proceeds going to Sustain Charlotte as they advocate for a more non-auto transportation options (IE: greenways, bike lanes and sidewalks!)
  • Each runner is required to pick up 2 bags (minimum) of trash around their local greenway, stream, neighborhood, road, etc. BEFORE the event or they'll be removed from the UltraSignUp.com participant list
    • Proof (pictures) must be submitted HERE by 1/15/26 at the latest
  • Cup Free Event - BYO handheld, water bottle, cooler, etc.
    • SpeedCups from ATC10K will be available at Check In ($10)
  • Safety Pin Free Event - BYO Bib securing system
  • At Check-In, we will also collect:
  • All You Can Drink Coffee + Custom HPM x Black Coffee Roasting Co Tumbler to keep your warm all day (Sale Price = $25)
  • All You Can Drink Trail Pass (NA) + Custom HPM x Sierra Nevada Recycled Steel Pint to keep you hydrated all day (Sale Price = $10)
  • Old HPM Event Shirts, and other sustainably/responsibly made HPM Merch items will be available for purchase at a deep discount
RUNNER RESOURCES
Journal - What is a Fat Ass Style Running Event?
Check out a recent journal and to answer that question and why these events are ripe for community building!
2024 Video - Carbon Negative Events Explained
Check out the nuances and need to knows for this Carbon Negative and community gathering weekend of movement!

RESULTS
Dec 2024 Results
Jan 2026 results

EVENT PHOTOS

Partners

Big ups to each of these amazing organizations for supporting this gathering and other human powered experiences.
Join us in showing them love with our collective buying power and support.

MOVE (Run) - FAQs

What do I need to know for "MOVE" Day?

  • Parking Lot and Greenways are open to the general public at all times
  • MOVE runners DO NOT have priority over other greenway users at any point
  • There are no public bathrooms, but CookOut is steps away from Start/Finish
  • Participants are required to be fully self sufficient throughout the day
    • MOVE is Cup Free (BYO ... handheld, bottle(s), Aid Station Cup, etc.)
    • MOVE is Safety Pin Free (Read more HERE)
    • Shade, chair, change of clothes, etc. are the responsibility of each runner
    • ​We'll have a cooler of water, Untapped Maple Syrup and a bag of Tailwind - all other nutrition/hydration is the responsibility of each runner
    • Friends/family are welcome to support, crew, pace, run, hang out, donate, volunteer, etc
  • Thank the Town of Huntersville and CATS for their efforts in providing non-auto resources. Be respectful and aware of surroundings at all times.​​​​

How does this event support our environment and non-profits?

  • 100% of proceeds go to Sustain Charlotte who advocates for smart and equitable development in the greater Charlotte, NC area.
  • We collect old shirts (cotton/poly/blends) to be recycled in Recover's 360 Closed Loop Apparel Recycling Program 
  • We collect old sneakers to be recycled/repurposed with GotSneakers
  • We collect old medals to be recycled with Sports Medal Recycling
  • As of 2024, HPM events are proudly "Cup Free" to reduce our environmental impact
  • As of 2025, HPM events are proudly "Safety Pin Free". Read more about this initiative HERE​​
If you have Additional questions or want to support this event ... email us HERE​ 

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