North Carolina · 5K
NOON Year's Eve 5K
NOON Year's Eve 5K is a 5K event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, December 31, 2026. About 1,723 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 31, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Field size
- ~1,723 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,723 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 12:00 PM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the NOON Year's Eve 5K
Run in the New Year with us at the 4th annual NOON Year's Eve 5K presented by Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning! This popular holiday 5K sold out the first three years, so we're expecting a full house again in 2026. The 5K kicks off with a traditional New Year's Eve countdown at NOON! All paces are welcome. Runners (and walkers!) will enjoy a certified cross country course with scenic views of the lake and surrounding parkland. SWAG If you love swag, we've got you covered! 5K participants wi…
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NOON Year's Eve 5K: common questions
- When is the NOON Year's Eve 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, December 31, 2026.
- Where is the NOON Year's Eve 5K held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the NOON Year's Eve 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the NOON Year's Eve 5K?
- About 1,723 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 NOON Year's Eve 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the NOON Year's Eve 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the NOON Year's Eve 5K start?
- 12:00 PM EST.
- What is the course like at the NOON Year's Eve 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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