Hare Bandits

Hare Bandits Running team promoting wellness and inclusivity through group runs, workshops, and community engagement.

🌳ELIZABETH 8K🌳Beautiful day for a beautiful race. Our team crushed a challenging course with hill after hill and still f...
05/15/2026

🌳ELIZABETH 8K🌳

Beautiful day for a beautiful race. Our team crushed a challenging course with hill after hill and still finished strong. caught the perfect moment of one of our cheerleaders cheering on the team. Neighbors were handing out mimosas and playing live music in driveways to help keep spirits up. There was even an Elvis at the finish line. 10/10 no notes

🏆MEET OUR 2026 MVP: JO STUKES🏆“This person has quietly won over all of our hearts,” Coach Hannah said while presenting t...
05/12/2026

🏆MEET OUR 2026 MVP: JO STUKES🏆

“This person has quietly won over all of our hearts,” Coach Hannah said while presenting the MVP award.

From team mom to best-dressed runner, Jo crushes goals and hits PRs while balancing family and a demanding career. Her support behind the scenes - from planning Stride for Pride to collaborating with the board - is invaluable. Though often quiet, her infectious chuckle and constant smile, especially after a hard run, reveal a genuine love for the sport that inspires everyone around her.

Thank you for making us part of your family!

BEAN RUNJoin us THIS Thursday, May 14th for another Bean Run!Where: 3001 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28205When: ...
05/11/2026

BEAN RUN

Join us THIS Thursday, May 14th for another Bean Run!

Where: 3001 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28205
When: 6pm for warm up; 6:15pm start of run
Who: ANYONE

What is a Bean Run you might ask? We will at meet at Bean at 6pm and start a beautiful 3 mile loop around Plaza Midwood. Then after, as a reward if you will, we will all eat some yummy food at our favorite vegan restaurant, Bean Cuisine.

All are welcome to join, not just Hare Bandits. See you soon!

🌸RACEFEST RECAP🌸Spring race season is fully underway and we have several shoutouts to catch up on! Congrats to Cam and B...
05/05/2026

🌸RACEFEST RECAP🌸

Spring race season is fully underway and we have several shoutouts to catch up on!

Congrats to Cam and Brittany for running the inaugural Brooks Mile. Cam ran a 4:54 min/mile placing 7th overall.

The next day we had more races and more amazing finishes!

🥇Lily placed first in the NB Category for the 10K
🥈Mer place second in the NB Category for the 10K
🏆Cam placed 8th overall for the 10K with a time of 37:31

Shoutout to Aaron who ran another stellar half and Brittany for running their first 10K in almost 10 years!

We are so proud of our team for going out and crushing one of our favorite races.

⬇️ DOWNLOAD OUR FULL GUIDE TO NON-BINARY RACES IN CHARLOTTE 🔗 in bio We have been working hard over the past several yea...
04/28/2026

⬇️ DOWNLOAD OUR FULL GUIDE TO NON-BINARY RACES IN CHARLOTTE 🔗 in bio

We have been working hard over the past several years to change the landscape of the Charlotte running scene through our steadfast advocacy. We wanted to share a little bit of what we have learned and how you can support this work.

Every runner deserves the right to race as their authentic selves and to feel safe & welcome in our community.

These races are paving the way to a more inclusive future and we’re excited to share them with you all!

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Last night, we had the honor of presenting James Holt with a plaque recognizing Lance Sotelo’s finish in the 2025 Charlo...
04/17/2026

Last night, we had the honor of presenting James Holt with a plaque recognizing Lance Sotelo’s finish in the 2025 Charlotte Marathon: 1st in the non-binary category and 5th overall with a qualifying time for Boston across every gender category.

This recognition feels especially meaningful for someone who gave so much to the running community and is deeply missed, and for an achievement that meant a great deal to Lance: placing first overall non-binary.

In the same vein, we’re proud to share that, following ongoing conversations and advocacy efforts with the Charlotte Sports Foundation, overall non-binary winners at the Charlotte Marathon will now be recognized in the same way as overall male and female winners moving forward – with the same prizes and the same recognition. This is an important step forward for the Charlotte running community and for equitable recognition in the sport.

At a time when the rights and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community continue to be challenged, moments like this matter.

We’re grateful to play a part in honoring Lance’s legacy in this way 🤍

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🎽🏋️🏃🏼‍♂️Meet the Coaches and Captains 🎽🏋️🏃🏼‍♂️Let us introduce ourselves (maybe again) but these are the amazing humans ...
04/15/2026

🎽🏋️🏃🏼‍♂️Meet the Coaches and Captains 🎽🏋️🏃🏼‍♂️

Let us introduce ourselves (maybe again) but these are the amazing humans in charge of practices and helping the team grow and thrive.

⛈️Storm Lover (they/she/he)
Chief Chairperson / Coach

After coaching Hannah to a successful 3 miles, Storm realized the thing they missed most about running was the camaraderie you get in a team environment. This inspired the idea for Hare Bandits – a team for misfit runners. Their coaching has led each of their runners to individual triumphs. Whether that be chasing a certain distance, racing to a PR, or just keeping up with their health and avoiding injuries, Storm’s passion and knowledge has produced remarkable results among their team members.

🍌Hannah Baxter (she/her)
Vice Chairperson / Assistant Coach

During the pandemic Hannah decided to take back control of her health and began by running every day with Storm – 1 lap around a track until she could eventually run 3 miles. In 2022 she co-founded Hare Bandits and those three miles quickly transformed into her first half marathon! Her love and dedication to the sport inspires so many people. She cheers on every single runner’s wins no matter how big or small they may seem. Her undying support for her team is what assists each of them to find love in running.

🐱Kaylen Hagadorn (she/her)
Captain

Kaylen is a beam of sunshine on a rainy day. Her dedication to running and her team made her a perfect fit as a Hare Bandits Captain. Her professional background in mental health, organizational skills, & can-do attitude (with a certain sarcastic “wise guy” tone that we love) has proven not only essential to our team but cherished. We are lucky to have her! She runs on black coffee, matching merch, and the need to know what you’ll be ordering at breakfast.

🐆Cam (He/Him)
Captain

Cameron is a lifelong runner who loves the grind and the community. Watching newcomers fall in love with the sport has become a joy for him. He values consistency, effort, and showing up for one another, and he’s always happy to offer encouragement or a few extra miles. For Cameron, running is as much about people as it is about pace.

HARE BANDITS YARD SALE HAS RETURNED!We will have clothing of all sizes, household goods, kitchenware, small furniture, p...
04/06/2026

HARE BANDITS YARD SALE HAS RETURNED!
We will have clothing of all sizes, household goods, kitchenware, small furniture, pet items, books & games!

⏰ 7am - 3pm
📍 650 Fielding Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214

* Cash is preferred but we can also take donations through our online portal!

Street parking or at the school across the street

All proceeds will help cover the costs for our runners to attend our annual Camp FAF! A retreat designed to brush up on running skills, nutrition and to create lasting team building moments.

Address

8711 Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC
28212

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