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!
Awards will be given for the following categories: Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for Top Overall Male and Female Age Groups 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for top Male and Female in the following age categories: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ BUT THERE'S MORE, TOO! EXTRA AWARD CATEGORY! All runners will be timed at the FIRST MILE of the race, and awards will be given to Top 3 Females and Top 3 Males who run the
5K: T-Shirt
Kids Dash: Kids Dash short sleeve shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $27.00 | Jan 5 | Jan 31 |
| $40.00 | Feb 1 | Nov 30 | |
| $45.00 | Dec 1 | Jan 1 | |
| Kids Dash | $15.00 | Jan 5 | Jan 1 |
PARKING INFORMATION Recommended parking is at the NEW Start/Finish line location. 9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262 There is additional parking across the street at 8931 JM Keynes Blvd, Charlotte, NC (Shoppes at University Place) OR, skip the parking and ride the light rail to LYNX Blue Line station JW Clay Blvd.
Event Schedule UNC Charlotte 9100 Robert D Snyder Dr. Park in the parking deck across from University Marriott 8:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup opens 10:00 AM - 5K Starts 11:00 AM Kids Dash, Awards immediately following the Kids Dash 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Post Race New Year's Day Celebration with food, beverages and music. (NOTE: Due to campus regulations, last call for all beer and mimosas is at 12:15 PM)
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 440 | 35:40 | 15:57 |
| 2025 | 379 | 34:58 | 16:37 |
| 2024 | 292 | 35:16 | 17:30 |
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PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP Pick up early to avoid the lines on race day! MONDAY , December 30, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Run For Your Life 1816 E. Arbors Dr, Charlotte, NC RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WEDNESDAY , January 1, 2025 8:30 AM - 9:55 AM UNC Charlotte 9100 Robert D Snyder Rd Across from University Marriott