New South Trail Marathon

Charlotte, United States • 10 Apr 2027

New South Trail Marathon

The New South Trail Marathon is scheduled for April 10, 2027 at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. The event offers both a full marathon and a half marathon held on the center’s trail system through a mix of natural surface trails and uneven terrain.

Distances:

  • 13.1 miles
  • 26.2 miles

Registration options and fees are listed for pre-registration and race day registration. The last day to pre-register is April 8, 2027. Packet pick-up is scheduled for April 9 at the South Conference Center. Race shirts are guaranteed to those who pre-register by March 29, and race medals are guaranteed to those who pre-register by March 1. Optional race hoodies are available as an add-on during registration.

Course information will be published up to four weeks before the race. Aid stations are located on course: South Main (Mile 4.2) offers hydration only; East Main (Mile 8.1) offers hydration and food; East Main (Mile 11.2) offers hydration only; the start/finish aid station offers hydration and food.

Participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating. Registration is non-refundable. Race courses are marked with colored arrows. Trails remain open to other users; headphones and powered transportation are discouraged or prohibited. Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine. The center charges a daily parking fee of $13. Emergency location markers are placed on the trail system and participants must call 911 for emergencies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Full Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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