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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1, 2027, 10:00 AM EST

Location
Charlotte, NC
9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd, 28262
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Kick off your new year with a festive 5K, an epic post-race party, and a Kid Zone for family fun in Charlotte.

  • Fun
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Welcome the new year with the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K. Starting on the UNC Charlotte campus, the course takes you onto the Toby Creek Greenway before returning for a lively post-race celebration. This event offers a festive start to 2027, complete with a custom race shirt, finisher medal, and a vibrant atmosphere for all participants.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K starting on the UNC Charlotte campus, including a stretch on Toby Creek Greenway.
  • Celebrate your finish with an epic post-race party featuring beer, coffee, and lunch from local vendors.
  • Enjoy a Kid Zone and receive a finisher medal and custom race shirt.

Standout details

  • New Year's Day celebration
  • Epic post-race party
  • Kid Zone available
  • Finisher medal & custom shirt

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Fri, Jan 1, 10:00 AM EST · From $30.25

    Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • Kids Dash

    Fri, Jan 1, 11:00 AM EST · From $18.25

    Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 1, 2027, 6:59 PM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

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The course

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From the organizer

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!

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