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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

Packet Pick-Up
May 23rd 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Center
5:00pm - 7:00pm
3 Mile
Pre-Registration $37
Available through May 22, 2025.
$37
Day-of Registration $42
If available
$42
5 Mile
Pre-Registration $39
Available through May 22, 2025.
$39
Day-of Registration $44
If available
$44
8 Mile
Pre-Registration $42
Available through May 22, 2025.
$42
Day-of Registration $47
If available
$47
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Schedule

Friday, May 23, 2025
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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 24, 2025
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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 24, 2025
Fourth of July Celebration 2023 - Sean Richard

5 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
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Tread Nightly Tread Brightly 2023 - Sean Richard

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 $12 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $40.
    • 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 Shirts

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before May 13th, 2025.

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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

  • Fourth of July Celebration 2023 - Sean Richard

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