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
South Conference Center
5:00pm-7:00pm
Schedule
Friday, September 4th, 2026
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
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
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
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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 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.
- Waiver Policy
Course Map
Race Shirt
Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before August 24th, 2026.
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.
Results
2025 Results
2024-2020 Results
5K Age Group Results
5K Overall Results
15K Age Group Results
15K Overall Results
2019 – 2013 Results
5K Age Group Results
5K Overall Results15K Age Group Results
15K Overall Results
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