New South Trail Marathon

Charlotte, United States • 4 Apr 2026

New South Trail Marathon at Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC, offers full and half marathon options on the center’s trail network. The courses cover 13.1 and 26.2 miles of natural surface trails with uneven terrain, clearly marked with colored arrows. The event fosters a trail-running atmosphere among runners, hikers, and bikers, and features multiple aid stations (South Main, East Main, Academy, Start/Finish) supplying hydration and nutrition. Registration runs $75 preregistered or $80 on race day for the marathon; $60 preregistered or $65 on race day for the half. Finisher medals and age-group awards accompany the event, with parking at $12 and no pets allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Full Marathon 26.2 Miles
13 mi
Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
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