A Shot in the Dark Night Trail Race
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A Shot in The Dark Night Trail Race, Charlotte NC
A Shot in The Dark is a trail running event held at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. The event offers three distance options on the center's trails:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
All participants are required to use a headlamp or another illumination source while on course. Packet pick-up takes place in the South Conference Center on November 12 with a listed evening pick-up window. Pre-registration deadlines and fee tiers are provided for each distance, and race registration is non refundable. Race shirts are guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before November 2, 2026. Finish medals for the half marathon are guaranteed for runners who register on or before October 2, 2026.
The event follows Whitewater Center policies: all participants must complete the center's Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating, trails remain open to other runners, hikers and bikers during the race, and no e bikes or other powered transportation are permitted. Aid stations noted on course provide hydration only. The center charges a daily parking fee and maintains weather and emergency policies; the center may alter reschedule or cancel events and does not conduct trail rescues. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
