Channel The Holidays 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

New to the 2025 Race Series lineup: Run through the channels of the Whitewater Center without the rapids in this trail-to-channel mixed terrain foot race.

Activity

Running

Distance

5k / 1 mile

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

Pre-Registration $43

Ends December 11th, 2025

$43

Race Day Registration $48

$48

1 mile

Pre-Registration $35

Ends December 11th, 2025

$35

Race Day Registration $40

$40

1 mile- Kids Run (9 & under)

Pre-Registration $20

Ends December 11th, 2025

$20

Race Day Registration $25

$25

PACKET PICK-UP

Friday, December 12th 5:00pm-7:00pm

Conference Center

5:00pm-7:00pm

Schedule

Saturday, December 13th, 2025

5k

Day of packet pick-up opens 8:30am

Course Opens 10:30am

Course closes 11:30am

Saturday, December 13th, 2025

1 mile

Packet pick-up opens 8:30am

Course Opens 10:00am

Course closes 10:30am

Saturday, December 13th, 2025

Kids Run

Packet pick-up opens 8:30am

Course Opens 9:30am

Course Closes 10:00am

Friday, December 12th, 2025

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up begins 5:00pm

Packet pick-up ends 7:00pm

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 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.