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
5k
Pre-Registration
$45
Ends December 11th, 2025
$45
Race Day Registration
$50
$50
1 mile
Pre-Registration
$37
Ends December 11th, 2025
$37
Race Day Registration
$42
$42
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
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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 $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.
- Waiver Policy
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- Registration includes access to the post-race hot chocolate bar. Grab a cup of cocoa and choose from a variety of toppings. Available for all ages.
Event Map
Race Shirts
Long Sleeve Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before December 1st, 2025
Race Hoodies
Channel the Holidays Hoodies are available for purchase as an add-on to your race registration.
Post-Race Hot Chocolate
After the race, keep warm at the hot chocolate bar. Grab a cup of cocoa and load it up with your favorite toppings. Open to all ages.
Awards
Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards.
5K awards will be given to the following finishers in the following age groups:
14 and under | 15-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51-60 | 61 and better
1 mile – Overall top 3 male and female finishers
1 Mile Kids Run- Overall top 3 boy and girl finishers
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