
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:
- The FIRST party of 2027!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027
Jan 1, 2027