Weekend Picks: 2014 Trail Run Challenge, Charlotte, N.C.

June 25, 2014
Aaron Bible
Go Outside

Join in on the 2014 Trail Run Challenge on June 28 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The event is sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors and benefits the Leukemia and Lymphona Society.

Race Time: 5K and 10K start at 8:30AM (please arrive early to park and warm-up)

Start/Finish Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center Adventure Pavilion (left side of main entrance)

Visit their website for more information and click here to register.

Pre-registration (before June 27)

• At Run For Your Life, Dilworth (2422 Park Rd) Thursday, June 26 – Friday, June 27.

• On race day beginning at 7:00AM

Late registration (after June 27)

• Run For Your Life: Dilworth, Thursday – Friday 10AM – 7 PM

• Run For Your Life: Piper Glen, Thursday – Thursday 10AM – 7PM; Friday until 12 Noon

• Run For Your Life: University, Thursday – Friday 10:30AM – 7:30PM

• Race Day beginning at 7:00AM

You can also continue to register online Wednesday, June 25 & Thursday, June 26, but please allow at least 24 hours before you come in to pick up your packet.

Located 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte, N.C., on the banks  of the Catawba River, the U. S. National Whitewater Center  charts an exciting course as the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental learning center.  Opened in August 2006, the 307-acre public adventure-sport facility’s most unique feature is a multiple- channel, whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities. The USNWC also includes mountain biking, running and hiking trails, a climbing  center and challenge course, along with a 2,400 square-foot conference center and 300-seat River’s  Edge Bar & Grill.