Course
Start and finish at McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte. The 5K is run on a certified cross country course on crushed gravel through parkland and past the lake. The Kids Dash is about 0.2 miles of flat crushed gravel, starting at the 5K start line and cutting across to the finish.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayThu 31 Dec 2026
About
The NOON Year's Eve 5K is a holiday trail race that kicks off with a traditional New Year's Eve countdown at noon, welcoming runners and walkers of all paces on a certified cross-country course at McAlpine Creek Park. A Kids Dash starts at 12:45 pm, with awards for overall, age groups, and the fastest last mile.
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