Charlotte New Year's Day 5K
About this race
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 2027!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Charlotte.
About Charlotte
Charlotte New Year's Day 5K takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Charlotte
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- Charlotte Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
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