Whitewater
Returns 2026

Rocky Road Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Start your run on the Whitewater Center Parkway before moving off-road onto the trail system in this road-to-trail foot race.

Activity

Road to Trail Running

Total Distance

5K/10K/Half Marathon

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

Half Marathon
Pre-registration $60
Available through January 9th, 2025
$60
Day-of Registration $65
$65
10K
Pre-registration $42
Available through January 9th, 2025
$42
Day of Registration $47
$47
5K
Pre-registration $37
Available through January 9th, 2025
$37
Day of Registration $42
$42
Packet Pick-up
January 10th 5:00pm-7:00pm
Conference Center
5:00pm-7:00pm
  • 2024 Rocky Road: Road to Trail Race - Sean Richard

Schedule

Saturday, January 18, 2025
2024 Rocky Road: Road to Trail Race - Sean Richard

Half Marathon

Day of packet pick-up opens 7:30am
Course opens (runners must start within 5 min. of designated start time) 8:30am
1st lap cutoff 10:05am
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 12:00pm
Saturday, January 18, 2025
2024 Rocky Road: Road to Trail Race - Sean Richard

10K

Day of packet pick-up opens 7:30am
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 9:30am
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 11:00am
Saturday, January 18, 2025
2024 Rocky Road: Road to Trail Race - Sean Richard

5K

Day of packet pick-up opens 7:30am
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 9:30am
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 10:30am

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

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Race Shirts

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before January 1st, 2025.

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Race Hoodie

Hoodies are available for purchase during pre-registration.

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Finisher Medal

Medals will be awarded to Half Marathon finishers who register on or before December 4th, 2024.

Awards

Awards will be given to top three Male/Female finishers in the following categories for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances:

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

  • 2024 Rocky Road: Road to Trail Race - Sean Richard

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