Brew Dash 6K, 12K and Half Marathon

Another trail race is brewing. Complete a 6K, 12K, or half marathon on the Whitewater trails before rewarding yourself with a post-race beer.

Total Distance: Run

6k/12k/Half Marathon

Activity

Trail Running

Ascent

+234/677 ft.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

Half Marathon Trail Race

Pre-Registration $60

Last day to pre-register is June 18th

$60

Day-Of Registration $65

Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time)

$65

6K/12K

Pre-Registration $42/47

Last day to pre-register is June 18th

$42/47

Day-Of Registration $45/50

Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time)

$45/50

Packet Pick-Up

June 19th 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Center

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Schedule

Friday, June 19, 2026

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up begins 5:00pm

Packet pick-up ends 7:00pm

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Half Marathon

Day of packet pick-up opens 6:30am

Course opens 7:30am

Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 11:30am

Saturday, June 20, 2026

6K/12K

Day of packet pick-up opens 6:30am

Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 8:30am

Course closes for 6k and 12k (official times no longer recorded) 10:30am

Additional Information

- 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.

Course Map

Race Shirts - 2026 Design Coming Soon

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before June 2nd, 2026.

Finisher Medals - 2026 Design Coming Soon

Medals will be awarded to Half Marathon finishers who register on or before May 11th, 2026.

Post-Race Beer

Race registration includes one 16oz beer or four 4oz samples for racers who are 21+ with a valid ID.

2025 Offerings – 2026 Offerings Coming Soon

River’s Bend, Lager – Town Brewing Co.
Pace Yourself, Hazy IPA – Middle James Brewing
Class V, West Coast IPA – NoDa Brewing Company
One More Zip, Flavored Wheat – Birdsong Brewing Company

Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers in the following age groups in the Half Marathon, 12K, and 6K:

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

Results

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