Color Me Green 5K Run
Pre-registration for the Color Me Green 5k Run on March 14, 2026 coming soon.
Go green with a 5K color run through the trails. Leprechaun sightings are always possible so keep your eyes peeled. Stick around after the run for Green River Revival.
Activity
Trail Running
Distance
5K
Location
Charlotte, NC
Registration
1/2 Mile - Kid's Run
Pre-Registration
$18
Ends March 12th, 2025
$18
Day-Of Registration
$23
$23
5K - Competitive/Recreational
Pre-Registration
$40/$42
Ends March 12th, 2025
$40/$42
Day-Of Registration
$45/$47
$45/$47
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday, March 13th
5:00pm-7:00pm
NoDa Brewing (North End, 150 W 32nd St)
5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, March 14th
5:00pm-7:00pm
South Conference Center
5:00pm-7:00pm
Schedule
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1/2 Mile - Kid's Run
Day of packet pick-up opens
8:00am
1/2 mile Kid's Division begins (mass start after competitive division)
9:00am
Course closes
10:00am
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Recreational/Competitive 5K
Day of packet pick-up opens
8:00am
Competitive Division begins
9:00am
Competitive Division closes
10:00am
5k Recreational Division begins
10:30am
Recreational Division closes
12:00pm
Thursday, March 13, 2025 and Friday, March 14, 2025
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday Packet pick-up opens at NoDa Brewing
5:00pm
Thursday Packet pick-up closes at NoDa Brewing
7:00pm
Friday Packet pick-up opens in South Conference Center
5:00pm
Friday Packet pick-up closes in South Conference Center
7:00pm
Additional Information
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- 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 Marking
- Race courses will be denoted by colored arrows.
- Whitewater Race Series events take place on multiple surfaces, including natural surface trails over uneven terrain.
- Trail Safety
- Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
- Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, etc are strongly discouraged.
- Communicate when passing other trail users.
- No pets allowed on the course.
- 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.
- Waiver Policy
Course Map
Race T-Shirt
Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who register on or before March 4th, 2025
Awards
Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards. Awards will be given to the following:
Competitive Division – Overall top 5 male and female finishers
Recreational Division – Overall top 3 male and female finishers; cleanest and greenest
A non-binary category will be represented if the minimum number of participants for the category is met.
Results
Upcoming Events
River Jam Trail Race
Brew Dash 6K, 12K and Half Marathon
Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race
