Charlotte New Year's Day 5K
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 10:00 AM, in Charlotte (9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 30.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, January 1
2027 · in 55 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Opened Jan 5, 2026
Race day in Charlotte
Weather
53° / 30°F
Typical high and low for January 1, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Concord, NC (10.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:31 AM – 5:20 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Dec 31
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.