Start the year off on the right foot with the New Year’s Day 5K. The race goes along the Greenways in University City.
The race is on January 1st, 2025, and starts at 10 a.m.
This is a run and walk experience.
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The start and finish line is at 9100 Robert D. Snyder Road, across the street from the University Marriott Hotel.
There will be a quarter mile Kids Dash at 11 a.m. Participants receive a Kids Dash t-shirt and finisher gift.
After the race, participants and their supporters can celebrate the New Year with a street party of food, beer (age 21+), hot drinks and fun. Registration includes beer (age 21+), coffee, lunch, finishers medals and a long sleeve race shirt.
Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K will benefit University City Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing community development, community building, and placemaking programs and projects in the University City market area.
This event welcomes runners and walkers at all levels and is a great way to start your New Year. Family and friends of participants are encouraged to register for the post-race celebration as well.
Race Day Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.: Packet pickup and bag drop pick up at the start/finish line.
- Pre-packet pick-up is available on Monday, December 30 from 3 – 4 p.m. at Run For Your Life at 1816 E. Arbors Dr.
- 10:00 a.m.: Adult 5K race starts
- 11:00 a.m.: Kid’s Dash starts near the finish line
- 11:00 a.m.: Awards and prizes ceremony
- 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Lunch and post-race party!
Parking
Guests should park near the start/finish line in the CRI parking deck, 2100 Robert D. Snyder Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.There will also be additional parking across the street at 8931 JM Keynes Blvd, Charlotte, NC. If guests do not want to drive, they can ride the light rail to the LYNX Blue station at JW Clay Blvd.
Registration
5K
- $45
Kids Dash
- $13
Spectator Pass
Includes post-race food and drink.
- Spectator access pass: $20
New Year’s Double
- Register for both the Noon Year’s Eve 5K and the New Year’s Day 5K and save $5 on each race, and receive custom New Year’s Double swag.
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