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A Shot in The Dark Night Trail Race

Charge your headlamp and get ready to tackle the trails in the dark. Compete in a 5K, 10K, or half marathon and cross the finish line under the moonlight.

Activity

Trail Running

Distance

5K/10K/Half Marathon

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

5k
Pre-registration $37
Available through November 6, 2025
$37
Day-of Registration $42
$42
10k
Pre-registration $42
Available through November 6, 2025
$42
Day-of Registration $47
$47
Half Marathon
Pre-registration $60
Available through November 6, 2025
$60
Day-of Registration $65
$65
Packet Pick-Up
November 14th 5:00pm-7:00pm
South Conference Center
5:00pm-7:00pm
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Schedule

Friday, November 7, 2025
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5k

Day of packet pick-up opens 5:30pm
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 6:30pm
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 8:30pm
Friday, November 7, 2025
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10K

Day of packet pick-up opens 5:30pm
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 6:30pm
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 8:30pm
Friday, November 7, 2025
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Half Marathon

Day of packet pick-up opens 5:30pm
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 6:30pm
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 8:30pm

Additional Information

    • Participants are required to use a headlamp or other illumination source.
    • Waiver Policy
      • All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
      • Waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site.
      • The waiver is not included in the online registration form.
    • Refund and Transfer Policy
      • Race Registration is non-refundable.
    • Trail Safety
      • Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
      • Communicate when passing other trail users.
      • No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation are permitted in any Whitewater Race Series events.
    • Weather Policy
      • Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
      • The Whitewater Center reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel any Whitewater Race Series event at any time.
    • Parking Policy
      • The Whitewater Center has a $12 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $40
    • Emergency Policy
      • The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues.
      • Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.
      • Emergency location markers are located within the trail system.

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Race Shirts

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before October 27th, 2025.

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Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers in the following age groups in the 5K and 10K:

14 and under | 15-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51-60 | 61 and better

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