Charlotte New Year's Day 5K

JAN

1

2027

A New Year’s Day event in Charlotte featuring a 5K and a Kids Dash. The course runs from the UNC Charlotte campus onto Toby Creek Greenway and back, with race shirts, finisher medals, food vendors and a VIP option.

Fri 1 Jan 2027

Charlotte, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027 takes place on January 1, 2027 on the UNC Charlotte campus in Charlotte, NC. The course leaves campus, follows Toby Creek Greenway for part of the route, and returns to campus where a post-race party is held.

Event options include:

5K
Kids Dash

Race registration includes a custom race shirt, finisher medals, coffee, beer for participants 21 and older, and access to food vendors offering lunch and hot beverages. A Kid Zone is available for children. A VIP option is offered for an additional fee and includes a custom champagne glass, mimosas, and access to a heated VIP area after the race.

A New Year’s Double bundle is offered that pairs this event with a noon 5K held on December 31, 2026; the bundle provides the benefits of both events and additional exclusive swag for bundle participants.

Location details list a venue address at 9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262. The organizer lists both the 5K and the Kids Dash as part of the same event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Kids Dash