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

Pre-registration $45

Last day to pre-register is November 11, 2026

$45

Day-of Registration $50

$50

10k

Pre-registration $55

Last day to pre-register is November 11, 2026

$55

Day-of Registration $60

$60

Half Marathon

Pre-registration $80

Last day to pre-register is November 11, 2026

$80

Day-of Registration $85

$85

Packet Pick-Up

November 12th 5:00pm-7:00pm

South Conference Center

5:00pm-7:00pm

Schedule

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick-up Opens in South Conference Center 5:00pm

Packet Pick-up Closes in South Conference Center 7:00pm

Friday, November 13, 2026

5K

Day of packet pick-up opens 5:30pm

Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 7:00pm

Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 8:00pm

Friday, November 13, 2026

10K and 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 for 10K (official times no longer recorded) 8:30pm

Course closes for Half Marathon (official times no longer recorded) 10:30pm

Additional Information

- Participants are required to use a headlamp or other illumination source.
- If you are interested in volunteering for A Shot in the Dark, please email events@whitewater.org.
- 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.
- South Main Aid Station: Hydration only
- East Main Aid Station: Hydration only