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Labor Day Trail Race

Jumpstart the holiday weekend with a 5K or 15K trail race.

Activity

Trail Running

Total Distance

5K / 15K

Ascent

+258/725 ft.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

5k
Pre-registration $42
Last day to pre-register is September 3, 2026
$42
Day-of Registration $47
$47
15k
Pre-registration $55
Last day to pre-register is September 3, 2026
$55
Day-of Registration $60
$60
Packet Pick-Up
September 4th, 2026 5:00pm-7:00pm
Dickson Center
5:00pm-7:00pm
  • Labor Day Trail Race 5K & 15K

Schedule

Friday, September 4th, 2026
Labor Day Trail Race 5K & 15K

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up begins in Conference Center. 5:00pm
Packet pick-up ends in Conference Center. 7:00pm
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Labor Day Trail Race 5K and 15K - 2022

5k Trail Race

Day of packet pick-up opens 7:00am
Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 8:00am
Course closes (official times will no longer be recorded) 9:30am
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Labor Day Trail Race 5K & 15K

15k Trail Race

Day of packet pick-up opens 7:00am
Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 8:00am
Course closes (official times not 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 $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.

Course Map

Race Shirt

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before August 24th, 2026.

  • 2026_LABOR_DAY_TRAIL_RACE_Tshirt_MOCK

Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers in both distances the following age groups:

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

Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards.

  • Labor Day Celebration 2023 - Sean Richard

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