NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

About the Event

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

If you love swag, we've got you covered! 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!

Visit our courses page for more details, including MapMyRun links!

AWARDS

Visit our awards page for details on overall and age group awards, including our exclusive awards for the fastest LAST MILE of 2026!

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.

Races Offered

5K

Dec 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$26.00

Kids Dash

Dec 31, 2026

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Distance — Kids Dash

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Type — Running

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12:45

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$16.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Charlotte.

thermostat Temperature

2.2° / 12.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

-1.8° / 8.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:23

nightlight Sunset

18:13

About Charlotte

Learn more about the host city, Charlotte.

Charlotte is an ambitious and rapidly growing city in the southern part of the Piedmont of North Carolina. It is also developing its fledgling tourist industry; its central core is one of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jackson Feezell	M	29	Berea, KY	17:50.21
🥈	J. Ray	M	11	Gaffney, SC	18:03.87
🥉	Liv Paxton	F	25	Rock Hill, SC	19:09.67
4	Stacy Mercer	F	38	Charlotte, NC	19:38.74
5	Dennis Wilson	M	42	Charlotte, NC	21:22
6	Fiona McGuinty	F	28	Rock Hill, SC	21:26.53
7	Liran Reichenthal	M	14	Charlotte, NC	21:42.89
8	Zachary Roncace	M	18	Indian Trail, NC	22:01.06
9	Elijah Tsang	M	14	Charlotte, NC	22:09.79
10	Ashley Grant	F	38	Monroe, NC	22:18.74
11	Bobby Aswell Jr	M	61	Cornelius, NC	22:32.38
12	Sarah Carroll	F	42	Cornelius, NC	22:38.05
13	Jon-Michael Devine	M	46	Concord, NC	23:37.05
14	Byron Leak	M	22	Colorado Springs, CO	23:40.58
15	Wendy Roberts Koeck	F	52	York, SC	24:11.45
16	Bailey Fiedorowicz	M	28	Harrisburg, NC	24:11.45
17	Salem Moore	M	13	—	24:15.29
18	Patrick Leclair	M	59	Mount Holly, NC	24:26.64
19	Augusto Cucala	M	22	Orlando, FL	25:06.95
20	michael wellborn	M	34	Fort Mill, SC	25:15.53
21	Brad Roberts	M	37	Monroe, NC	25:18.14
22	Joseph Gaule	M	29	Charlotte, NC	25:21.39
23	Leah Kane	M	26	Waxhaw, NC	25:22.85
24	G. King	M	10	Charlotte, NC	25:27.35
25	Lyle Moore	M	31	Virginia Beach, VA	25:33.23
26	Chad Drake	M	47	Kannapolis, NC	25:45.02
27	Xinyue Li	F	33	Charlotte, NC	25:50.98
28	Randy Whaley	M	55	Shelby, NC	25:53.92
29	Chris Ford	M	39	Indian Trail, NC	26:12.62
30	Antonio Cucala	M	30	New York, NY	26:19.01
31	Justin Sokolowicz	M	14	Charlotteotte, NC	26:21.66
32	Max Lauer	M	21	Fort Mill, SC	26:23.81
33	jonathan hensley	M	26	Charlotte, NC	26:27.94
34	Charles R	M	33	Charlotte, NC	26:33.31
35	Gina Garcia Galvis	F	30	Charlotte, NC	26:43.01
36	Anonymous Anonymous	F	51	—	26:51.21
37	Jordan Osman	M	28	Charlotte, NC	26:51.38
38	Abby Wing	F	31	—	26:52.55
39	John Mitchell	M	52	Weddington, NC	26:57.85
40	Alvester Worth	M	33	Cornelius, NC	26:59.06
41	Veronica Devine	F	43	Concord, NC	27:01.03
42	Ryan Moore	M	38	Wingate, NC	27:08.16
43	Parker Strickland	F	16	Charlotte, NC	27:16.08
44	Joy Lim	F	35	Matthews, NC	27:20.29
45	Tracy Strickland	F	46	Charlotte, NC	27:26.38
46	Sammi Scharf	F	27	Charlotte, NC	27:32.74
47	Niara Parker	F	25	Indian Trail, NC	27:32.91
48	Angeline Kravitz	F	20	Fort Mill, SC	27:39.89
49	Kevin O'Toole	M	53	Charlotte, NC	27:56.37
50	Bobbi Hammack	F	63	Charlotte, NC	27:58.16