Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race

Three colors, three courses, one big twist.

Choose from red, white and blue to determine your 5K route. Each color takes a different direction.

Activity

Trail Running

Total Distance

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

Pre-Registration $45

Last day is July 2nd, 2026

$45

Day-of Registration $50

$50

Packet Pick-Up

July 3rd 5:00pm-7:00pm

Dickson Center

5:00pm-7:00pm

Schedule

Packet Pick-Up - July 3, 2026

Packet pick-up begins in Conference Center. 5:00pm

5:00pm

Packet pick-up ends in Conference Center. 7:00pm

7:00pm

5k Trail Race - July 4, 2026

Day of packet pick-up opens 7:00am

7:00am

Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 8:00am

8:00am

Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 9:00am

9:00am

Additional Information

- Choose red, white, or blue during registration to determine your 5K division and the color arrow you will follow.
- No course map will be posted beforehand.
- Hit the trails on race day and find out where your route leads.
- Registration includes a specialty bomb pop drink with a choice of champagne or hard seltzer for 21+ participants. Non-alcoholic options are available.
- The Whitewater Center strictly enforces North Carolina beverage laws. Valid ID required.
- 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 $13 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $45.
- 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.