New South Trail Marathon

Charlotte, United States • 4 Apr 2026

New South Trail Marathon - Whitewater

The New South Trail Marathon offers full and half marathon options on the Whitewater Center trail system in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Distances:

  • 26.2 miles
  • 13.1 miles Packet pick-up is scheduled for April 3 at the Conference Center. Pre-registration for both distances ends Wednesday, April 1.

Course, support and policies

Courses are marked with colored arrows and run on natural-surface trails over uneven terrain. Aid stations are located on the course:

  • South Main Aid Station - hydration only
  • East Main Aid Station - hydration only
  • Academy Aid Station - hydration and food available
  • Start/Finish Line Aid Station - hydration and food available

All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk waiver before participating; the waiver can be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site and is not part of online registration. Race registration is non-refundable. Trails remain open to other runners, hikers and bikers; headphones and powered transportation (including e-bikes) are discouraged or prohibited, and pets are not allowed on the course. Events proceed rain or shine, and the Whitewater Center may alter, reschedule or cancel events. The Center does not conduct trail rescues; participants must call 911 for emergencies and can use emergency location markers on the trail. Parking has a $12 daily fee; annual passes are $40. Awards and finisher medals have registration deadlines for guarantees and are given by age group to top three male and female finishers. 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
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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