24 Hours of Booty in Charlotte is an annual charity cycling and walking event to raise money for cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs. Scott Dunstan, biker, sponsor, volunteer, and committee member joins the Carolina Outdoors to share more about the community-wide event. 24 Hours of Booty is happening July 25th – 26th, 2025, in the Myers Park neighborhood.
Segment Highlights:
- 24 Hours of Booty is an annual charity cycling and walking event in the Myers Park area to raise money for cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs.
- This is the 24th year of the event, which began in 2002 when a solo rider biked around Myers Park for 24 hours. Since then, the event has grown into a community-wide event and is now a 3.1-mile loop known as the “Booty Loop”.
- Scott Dunstan is a cyclist, sponsor, committee member, and volunteer for 24 Hours of Booty.
- Scott began volunteering and riding for the event in 2006 and found it a great way to become involved and give back.
- You don’t have to be an “everyday cyclist” to participate! Miles don’t matter, and there is now a walking component as well.
- Over the past 24 years, the 24 Foundation has raised over $30 million for cancer research.
- “Bootyville” is a tent village during the event, where there is live music, food and drink vendors, activities, and more.
- Scott’s longest ride was during the 24 Hours of Booty event, where he rode for 200 miles. It took him about 13 of the 24 hours.
- The Myers Park neighborhood has adopted the event, and it has become a community event. Individuals host parties at their homes on the route to cheer on riders, motivate them, and create contagious energy.
- Generations of people participate in riding the loop, ranging from children to cancer survivors.
- 24 Hours of Booty is happening July 25th – 26th, 2025 in the Myers Park/Queens University area.
Things You’ll Learn by Listening:
Learn about the 24 Hours of Booty event, happening next week, from Scott Dunstan, a cyclist, committee member, volunteer, and sponsor. He shares more about the event, how it began, his experiences, and what you can expect. 24 Hours of Booty is July 25th – 26th in the Myers Park area.
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