2026 5K and Kids Dash Options
Sign Up Soon to Guarantee Your New Year's Day Swag!
This year's shirt (and medal) designs are almost ready, but now's the time to secure yours. Like prior years, supplies will be limited as we expect another record crowd this year. Make sure you sign up soon - and keep an eye out for the big reveals coming soon.
Kick Off 2026 with Us 🎉
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 Countdown to 2026 is On!
Make it a Double! 🏃🏼♂️ 🏃🏼♀️
If you're going to start your new year with us, why not say goodbye to 2025 with us, too? Join us the day before - on New Year's Eve - for the NOON Year's Eve 5K.
Then run with us on New Year's Day. New Year's Double participants will enjoy all the great swag and benefits of each race. But that's not all. You'll also get exclusive New Year's Double swag (reveal coming soon).
Ready to make it a Double? Let's run 2️⃣
Get the VIP Experience 🥂
VIPs get custom champagne glass, mimosas and access to heated VIP area after the race! Just $20!
Select VIP during registration!
New Year's Day 5K Location
9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262 US
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