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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K
Charlotte New Year's Day 5K is a 5K event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027. About 1,985 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Field size
- ~1,985 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,985 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
About the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K
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!
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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K: common questions
- When is the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Where is the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K?
- About 1,985 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
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