Memorial Day Trail Race
Pre-registration for Memorial Day Trail Race on May 29th, 2027, coming soon.
Start Memorial Day weekend with a Saturday morning race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system. Choose from 3, 5 and 8 mile options.
Activity
Trail Running
Distance
3/5/8 miles
Ascent
+364/532 ft.
Location
Charlotte, NC
Registration
Schedule
Packet Pick-Up
3 Mile
5 & 8 Mile
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
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- Each distance will have at least 1 aid station with hydration available.
- Participants are also encouraged to bring their own fuel and hydration.
- Aid station locations are as follows:
- 3-Mile Route: ~1.1 mile mark
- 5-Mile Route: ~.8 mile mark, ~2.1 mile mark & ~4.3 mile mark
- 8-Mile Route: ~.8 mile mark, ~2.2 mile mark & ~4.9 mile mark
- Each distance will have at least 1 aid station with hydration available.
Course Map
Race Shirt
Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before May 17th, 2027. 2027 shirt design coming soon.
Awards
Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards. Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers in the following age groups for each distance:
14 and under | 15-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51-60 | 61 and better
Results
2026 Results
3 Mile Age Group Results
3 Mile Overall Results
5 Mile Age Group Results
5 Mile Overall Results
8 Mile Age Group Results
8 Mile Overall Results
2025 Results
3 Mile Age Group Results
3 Mile Overall Results
5 Mile Age Group Results
5 Mile Overall Results
8 Mile Age Group Results
8 Mile Overall Results
2024 Results
3 Mile Age Group Results
3 Mile Overall Results
5 Mile Age Group Results
5 Mile Overall Results
8 Mile Age Group Results
8 Mile Overall Results
2023 Results
5 Mile Results by Age
5 Mile Results Overall
8 Mile Results by Age
8 Mile Results Overall
2022 Results
Age Group Results- 5 Mile
Overall Results- 5 Mile
Age Group Results- 8 Mile
Overall Results- 8 Mile
2021 Results
Age Group Results- 5 Mile
Overall Results- 5 Mile
Age Group Results- 8 Mile
Overall Results- 8 Mile
2013-2019 Results
Age Group Results- 5 Mile
Overall Results- 5 Mile
Age Group Results- 8 Mile
Overall Results- 8 Mile
Upcoming Events
River Jam Trail Race
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