New South Trail Marathon

APR
4
2026
A trail-running event at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering full and half marathon distances on marked natural-surface trails, with aid stations, packet pick-up, participant waivers, and age-group awards.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
26 miles 13 miles

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New South Trail Marathon - Whitewater Center trails, Charlotte, NC

The New South Trail Marathon offers two trail-running distances on the Whitewater Center’s trail system in Charlotte, NC. The event is held on natural surface trails and includes uneven terrain and multi-surface sections. Courses are marked with colored arrows.

Distances:

  • 26.2 miles Full marathon
  • 13.1 miles Half marathon

Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before at the Dickson Center with an evening pick-up window provided. Pre-registration deadlines apply; some items are only guaranteed for participants who pre-register by specified dates, including short sleeve shirts for half marathon pre-registrations by March 23 and long sleeve shirts for marathon pre-registrations by March 23. Race medals are guaranteed to those who pre-register by February 21. Optional hoodies are available as add-ons during registration.

Aid stations are placed on course with varying supplies: some provide hydration only while others offer hydration and food, including a start/finish aid station. Race registration is non-refundable. All participants must sign the Whitewater Center assumption of risk waiver before participating; the waiver may be printed or completed on site.

Trails remain open to other users during the event. Headphones and personal music devices are strongly discouraged. No pets or powered transportation including e-bikes are allowed on the course. Events proceed rain or shine; the Whitewater Center may alter, reschedule, or cancel events. A daily parking fee applies at the Center and emergency location markers are located on the trail system. Awards require presence at the ceremony; top three male and female finishers will be recognized across standard age-group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Full Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon