In 61 days · Fri, Jan 1, 2027
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Friday, January 1st, 2027
9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte NC
5K
37–53°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
36–58°F
dry
2025
41–51°F
dry
2024
36–51°F
dry
2023
47–60°F
dry
2022
62–76°F
dry
2021
41–52°F
rain
2020
36–52°F
dry
2019
56–66°F
dry
2018
19–28°F
dry
2017
41–47°F
rain
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About this race
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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