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Memorial Day Trail Race

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

Total Distance: Run

3/5/8 miles

Ascent

+364/532 ft.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

3 Mile
Pre-Registration $42
Last day to pre-register is May 21, 2026.
$42
Day-of Registration $47
$47
5 Mile
Pre-Registration $50
Last day to pre-register is May 21, 2026.
$50
Day-of Registration $55
$55
8 Mile
Pre-Registration $55
Last day to pre-register is May 21, 2026.
$55
Day-of Registration $60
$60
Packet Pick-Up
May 22nd 5:00pm - 7:00pm
South Conference Center
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Schedule

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Packet Pick-Up

Packet-Pick Up Begins in Conference Center 5:00pm
Packet-Pick Up Ends in Conference Center 7:00pm
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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3 Mile

Day-of packet pick-up opens 7:00am
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 8:00am
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 9:00am
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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5 & 8 Mile

Day-of packet pick-up opens 7:00am
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 8:00am
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 10:45am

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.

Event Map

Race Shirt

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before May 11th, 2026.

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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 both distances:

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

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