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
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
Additional Information
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
- Waiver Policy
Course Map
Race Shirts
Race tank tops are only guaranteed to those who register on or before June 20th, 2025.
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.
Results
2024 Results
Red- Overall Results
Blue- Overall Results
White- Overall Results
2023 Results
Red- Overall Results
White- Overall Results
Blue- Overall Results
2022 Results
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