NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

2026 NOON Year's Eve 5K + Kids Dash

December 31, 2026

Charlotte, NC 28212 US

5K Price: $35

Time: 12:00PM EST

450 spots left. Price increases after July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Kids Dash Price: $16

Time: 12:45PM EST

Registration ends December 31, 2026 at 1:10pm EST

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

5K participants will receive a long sleeve, branded race shirt, a finisher medal and post-race lunch/beverages. Make sure you sign up early to secure your swag though, as we do expect another sellout. If you prefer to keep it simple, we offer a "Go Green" option where runners can opt out of a shirt and medal (but you still get to enjoy the post-race sustenance!).

RACE COURSES

The 5K course begins and ends in McAlpine Creek Park. This is a certified 5K course consisting of crushed gravel surface - perfect for pushing yourself for a new PR! The Noon Year's Eve Kids Dash course is ~ 0.20 mile, flat sprint perfect for nearly all ages. The kiddos will start at the 5K start line and cut across a crushed gravel path to take a "shortcut" to the finish line. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids on this fun run!

KIDS DASH

The NOON Year's Eve Kids Dash starts at 12:45 pm. The little ones dash 0.25 miles from the start to finish line and receive their own branded finisher medal.

Race Location: 8711 Monroe Rd McAlpine Creek Park Charlotte, NC 28212 US