Martin Marietta Boulder Dash 5K & 5 Miler

Welcome to the Martin Marietta Boulder Dash at Charlotte Quarry! Martin Marietta is proud to host the the Third Annual Boulder Dash at Charlotte Quarry 5K & 5 Miler on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This charity event provides runners with a unique race experience, as participants will run through a working rock quarry while navigating an intense but scenic course. This 5K and 5 Miler event showcases the impressive quarry operation and large plant equipment while testing participants' endurance and abilities. Both 5K and 5 mile runners will travel along the rim of the quarry while the 5-miler goes through the plant site and into the pit with a 300-foot elevation difference. The 5-miler course also features a 14% incline as it descends 9/10ths of a mile down before turning for a climb upward. Think you're up for the challenge? Martin Marietta will donate all proceeds to two of its impactful community organization partners - The McCrorey YMCA and the Park Community Development Corporation.

Registration fees

$40.00 Now registering Jun 20 – Jul 15 Register for 5 Miler $45.00 Jul 16 – Aug 31 $50.00 Sep 1 – Sep 28 $30.00 Now registering Jun 20 – Jul 15 Register for 5K $35.00 Jul 16 – Aug 31 $40.00 Sep 1 – Sep 28

Registration Policies

There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to 'Acts of God'.

Schedule of Events

7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Race-Day Registration Opens 8:30: 5 Mile Race Start 8:35: 5k Race Start Awards ceremony to follow the conclusion of the race. Awards: Top Overall Male and Female 1st place Age Group winners for the 5K and 5 Mile (timed). Age groups are as follows: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Race Beneficiaries

Thank you for supporting Boulder Dash 2024. Your support helps our community partners! McCrorey YMCA Founded in 1936, the McCrorey Family YMCA has been a cornerstone of western Charlotte for decades and works tirelessly to build a transformative future. The McCrorery Family YMCA is known in the community for a legacy of offering quality-driven programming, a commitment to diversity and a heart for inclusivity and accessibility. Charlotte-area youth and families are strengthened through community-based programs and health and wellness initiatives provided by this branch. Park CDC Since 2018, the CDC has played an essential role in creating stronger, more stable families and communities in West Charlotte. Their mission is to provide lasting solutions for underserved communities by ensuring access to affordable housing, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering economic mobility.