NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026
- Date Thu 31st December 2026
- Time 12:00PM EST
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $17.96 - $28.56
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate New Year's Eve in a fun and active way at the 4th annual NOON Year's Eve 5K on Thursday, December 31, 2026, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This exciting event kicks off with a festive countdown at NOON, making it a perfect way to welcome the new year early. Runners and walkers of all paces are invited to take part in this popular holiday 5K, which features a beautiful certified cross-country course at McAlpine Creek Park, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding parkland.
Participants can look forward to receiving a stylish long-sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, and a delicious post-race lunch and beverages. With the event's history of selling out, it’s recommended to register early to secure your spot and exclusive swag. For families, there’s the NOON Year's Eve Kids Dash, a fun 0.25-mile race starting at 12:45 PM, where kids can dash alongside their parents and earn their own finisher medal. Join us for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities as we countdown to the New Year together!
Participants can look forward to receiving a stylish long-sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, and a delicious post-race lunch and beverages. With the event's history of selling out, it’s recommended to register early to secure your spot and exclusive swag. For families, there’s the NOON Year's Eve Kids Dash, a fun 0.25-mile race starting at 12:45 PM, where kids can dash alongside their parents and earn their own finisher medal. Join us for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities as we countdown to the New Year together!
Organiser's Description
Run in the New Year with us at the 4th annual NOON Year's Eve 5K presented by Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning! This popular holiday 5K sold out the first three years, so we're expecting a full house again in 2026.
The 5K kicks off with a traditional New Year's Eve countdown at NOON! All paces are welcome. Runners (and walkers!) will enjoy a certified cross country course with scenic views of the lake and surrounding parkland.
SWAG
If you love swag, we've got you covered! 5K participants will receive a long sleeve, branded race shirt, a finisher medal and post-race lunch/beverages. Make sure you sign up early to secure your swag though, as we do expect another sellout. If you prefer to keep it simple, we offer a "Go Green" option where runners can opt out of a shirt and medal (but you still get to enjoy the post-race sustenance!).
RACE COURSES
The 5K course begins and ends in McAlpine Creek Park. This is a certified 5K course consisting of crushed gravel surface - perfect for pushing yourself for a new PR!
The Noon Year's Eve Kids Dash course is ~ 0.20 mile, flat sprint perfect for nearly all ages. The kiddos will start at the 5K start line and cut across a crushed gravel path to take a "shortcut" to the finish line. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids on this fun run!
Visit our courses [https://runsignup.com/Race/NoonYearsEve5K/Page/Courses] page for more details, including MapMyRun links!
AWARDS
Visit our awards page [https://runsignup.com/Race/NoonYearsEve5K/Page/Awards] for details on overall and age group awards, including our exclusive awards for the fastest LAST MILE of 2026!
KIDS DASH
The NOON Year's Eve Kids Dash starts at 12:45 pm. The little ones dash 0.25 miles from the start to finish line and receive their own branded finisher medal.
The 5K kicks off with a traditional New Year's Eve countdown at NOON! All paces are welcome. Runners (and walkers!) will enjoy a certified cross country course with scenic views of the lake and surrounding parkland.
SWAG
If you love swag, we've got you covered! 5K participants will receive a long sleeve, branded race shirt, a finisher medal and post-race lunch/beverages. Make sure you sign up early to secure your swag though, as we do expect another sellout. If you prefer to keep it simple, we offer a "Go Green" option where runners can opt out of a shirt and medal (but you still get to enjoy the post-race sustenance!).
RACE COURSES
The 5K course begins and ends in McAlpine Creek Park. This is a certified 5K course consisting of crushed gravel surface - perfect for pushing yourself for a new PR!
The Noon Year's Eve Kids Dash course is ~ 0.20 mile, flat sprint perfect for nearly all ages. The kiddos will start at the 5K start line and cut across a crushed gravel path to take a "shortcut" to the finish line. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids on this fun run!
Visit our courses [https://runsignup.com/Race/NoonYearsEve5K/Page/Courses] page for more details, including MapMyRun links!
AWARDS
Visit our awards page [https://runsignup.com/Race/NoonYearsEve5K/Page/Awards] for details on overall and age group awards, including our exclusive awards for the fastest LAST MILE of 2026!
KIDS DASH
The NOON Year's Eve Kids Dash starts at 12:45 pm. The little ones dash 0.25 miles from the start to finish line and receive their own branded finisher medal.
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8711 Monroe Rd, McAlpine Creek Park, Charlotte, 28212, NC, United States
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