Whitewater

Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race

Three colors, three courses, one big twist.

Choose from red, white, and blue to determine your 5K route. Each color takes a different direction.

Activity

Trail Running

Total Distance

5k

Location

Charlotte, Nc

Registration

5k
Pre-Registration $40
Closes July 2nd at 11:59pm
$40
Day-of Registration $45
$45
Packet Pick-Up
July 3rd 5:00pm-7:00pm
South Conference Center
5:00pm-7:00pm
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Schedule

5k Trail Race - July 4, 2025
Day of packet pick-up opens 7:00am
7:00am
Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 8:00am
8:00am
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 9:00am
9:00am
Packet Pick-Up - July 3, 2025
Packet pick-up begins in Conference Center. 5:00pm
5:00pm
Packet pick-up ends in Conference Center. 7:00pm
7:00pm
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Additional Information

    • Choose red, white, or blue during registration to determine your 5K division and the color arrow you will follow.
    • No course map will be posted beforehand.
    • Hit the trails on race day and find out where your route leads.
    • Registration includes a specialty bomb pop drink with a choice of champagne or hard seltzer for 21+ participants. Non-alcoholic options are available.
    • The Whitewater Center strictly enforces North Carolina beverage laws. Valid ID required.
    • 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.

Course Map

Race Shirts

Race tank tops are only guaranteed to those who register on or before June 20th, 2025.

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Awards

The top three overall male and female winners of each race will receive an award.

Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards.

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