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.
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!).
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!
Visit our awards page for details on overall and age group awards, including our exclusive awards for the fastest LAST MILE of 2026!
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.
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
12:00
$26.00
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — Kids Dash
Type — Running
12:45
$16.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Charlotte.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jackson Feezell | 17:50.21 | |
| 🥈 | J. Ray | 18:03.87 | |
| 🥉 | Liv Paxton | 19:09.67 | |
| 4 | Stacy Mercer | 19:38.74 | |
| 5 | Dennis Wilson | 21:22 | |
| 6 | Fiona McGuinty | 21:26.53 | |
| 7 | Liran Reichenthal | 21:42.89 | |
| 8 | Zachary Roncace | 22:01.06 | |
| 9 | Elijah Tsang | 22:09.79 | |
| 10 | Ashley Grant | 22:18.74 | |
| 11 | Bobby Aswell Jr | 22:32.38 | |
| 12 | Sarah Carroll | 22:38.05 | |
| 13 | Jon-Michael Devine | 23:37.05 | |
| 14 | Byron Leak | 23:40.58 | |
| 15 | Wendy Roberts Koeck | 24:11.45 | |
| 16 | Bailey Fiedorowicz | 24:11.45 | |
| 17 | Salem Moore | 24:15.29 | |
| 18 | Patrick Leclair | 24:26.64 | |
| 19 | Augusto Cucala | 25:06.95 | |
| 20 | michael wellborn | 25:15.53 | |
| 21 | Brad Roberts | 25:18.14 | |
| 22 | Joseph Gaule | 25:21.39 | |
| 23 | Leah Kane | 25:22.85 | |
| 24 | G. King | 25:27.35 | |
| 25 | Lyle Moore | 25:33.23 | |
| 26 | Chad Drake | 25:45.02 | |
| 27 | Xinyue Li | 25:50.98 | |
| 28 | Randy Whaley | 25:53.92 | |
| 29 | Chris Ford | 26:12.62 | |
| 30 | Antonio Cucala | 26:19.01 | |
| 31 | Justin Sokolowicz | 26:21.66 | |
| 32 | Max Lauer | 26:23.81 | |
| 33 | jonathan hensley | 26:27.94 | |
| 34 | Charles R | 26:33.31 | |
| 35 | Gina Garcia Galvis | 26:43.01 | |
| 36 | Anonymous Anonymous | 26:51.21 | |
| 37 | Jordan Osman | 26:51.38 | |
| 38 | Abby Wing | 26:52.55 | |
| 39 | John Mitchell | 26:57.85 | |
| 40 | Alvester Worth | 26:59.06 | |
| 41 | Veronica Devine | 27:01.03 | |
| 42 | Ryan Moore | 27:08.16 | |
| 43 | Parker Strickland | 27:16.08 | |
| 44 | Joy Lim | 27:20.29 | |
| 45 | Tracy Strickland | 27:26.38 | |
| 46 | Sammi Scharf | 27:32.74 | |
| 47 | Niara Parker | 27:32.91 | |
| 48 | Angeline Kravitz | 27:39.89 | |
| 49 | Kevin O'Toole | 27:56.37 | |
| 50 | Bobbi Hammack | 27:58.16 |
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