Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race
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Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race
The event is a trail running race at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC with a total distance of 5K. Runners choose a color division : red, white or blue : during registration; each color corresponds to a different 5K course and the chosen color determines the arrow markers the participant will follow. Course maps are revealed on race day.
Registration options and deadlines are published for the 5K. Pre-registration is listed at $45 with the last day shown as July 1, 2027, and day-of registration is listed at $50. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the race and day-of packet pick-up is available. All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating; the waiver can be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site and is not included in the online registration form.
Registration includes a specialty bomb pop post-race drink with a choice of champagne or hard seltzer for participants 21 and older; nonalcoholic options are available. Valid ID is required for alcohol in line with North Carolina beverage laws. Race shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed on or before June 21, 2027.
Trails remain open to other users during the event; participants should communicate when passing others. E-bikes and other powered transportation are not permitted. Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine, and the Whitewater Center may alter, reschedule, or cancel events. Parking fees and emergency procedures apply as stated by the venue.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in each race; recipients must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
