River Jam Trail Race

Take your weekday run off-road in this 5k-ish/10k-ish trail race on the second Thursday of every month from May through September.

Activity

Trail Running

Distance

5k-ish/10k-ish

Ascent

+224/410 ft.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

Available Dates

Thursday August 14th

August 14th

Thursday September 11th

September 11th

Registration

Pre-Registration $25

Ends Day Prior to Event.

$25

Day-of Registration $30

$30

Schedule

Thursday

Race Day

Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 6:30pm

Course closes (official times not recorded) 8:00pm

Thursday

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Packet Pick-up

Day-of registration and packet pickup begins 5:30pm

Day-of registration and packet pickup ends 6:30pm

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 Hoodies

Compete in all five River Jam Trail Races and receive a race hoodie.

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
Racers who complete all 5 races in the River Jam Run series will receive a River Jam Run Hoodie.

Series awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers for each distance. Scoring will be calculated using a point system scoring racer’s top three finishes.