Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2026
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $17.25 - $44.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Kickstart your New Year with the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K on January 1, 2026! Set against the vibrant backdrop of UNC Charlotte, this exciting race promises to be the ultimate way to celebrate the arrival of 2026. Runners will enjoy a scenic course along the Toby Creek Greenway before returning to campus for an unforgettable post-race party.
Participants can look forward to a fantastic race experience, complete with a custom race shirt, finisher medals, and a variety of refreshments including beer for those 21 and over, coffee, and delicious options from local food vendors. Plus, the Kid Zone ensures fun for the whole family! Don't miss out on this exhilarating community event that marks the first celebration of the year—register today and join the fun in Charlotte!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic race experience, complete with a custom race shirt, finisher medals, and a variety of refreshments including beer for those 21 and over, coffee, and delicious options from local food vendors. Plus, the Kid Zone ensures fun for the whole family! Don't miss out on this exhilarating community event that marks the first celebration of the year—register today and join the fun in Charlotte!
Organiser's Description
Start your year off right with Charlotte's premier New Year's Day event!!
The race begins on the campus of UNC Charlotte and heads out on Toby Creek Greenway before finishing back on campus for an epic post-race party.
Race Registration includes:
* Custom race shirt
* Beer (21+)
* Coffee
* Lunch and hot beverage from your choice of participating food vendors
* Kid Zone
* Finisher Medals!!
- The FIRST party of 2026!
The race begins on the campus of UNC Charlotte and heads out on Toby Creek Greenway before finishing back on campus for an epic post-race party.
Race Registration includes:
* Custom race shirt
* Beer (21+)
* Coffee
* Lunch and hot beverage from your choice of participating food vendors
* Kid Zone
* Finisher Medals!!
- The FIRST party of 2026!
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9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, 28262, NC, United States
Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2026
