New South Trail Marathon

New South Trail Marathon is a Whitewater Center trail marathon in Charlotte, with wooded singletrack, rolling terrain, and a supported loop course.

Next raceSaturday, April 4, 2026
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
Boston qualifierNo

New South Trail Marathon quick facts

  • Trail marathon at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte
  • 8:00 a.m. full marathon start
  • 11:30 a.m. lap cutoff with 3:00 p.m. course close
  • Daily parking fee applies at the venue

What is the New South Trail Marathon?

New South Trail Marathon is Whitewater's spring full marathon, built for runners who want trails without ultra distance. The race stays inside the Whitewater Center trail system near Charlotte, so it mixes a real trail feel with straightforward travel, parking, and post-race logistics.

New South Trail Marathon course route

The full marathon runs through the Whitewater trail network on dirt trail with repeated turns and rolling terrain. The race page notes an 11:30 a.m. lap cutoff and a 3:00 p.m. course close, so this is not a trail marathon that rewards a casual shuffle.

Weather for the New South Trail Marathon

Early April in Charlotte can start cool and get warm fast once the sun is up. Humidity is not summer-level yet, but a bright morning can still make wooded climbs and late-race effort feel heavier than the forecast suggests.

Past New South Trail Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, April 4, 2026
2025CompletedOpen results
2024CompletedOpen results

New South Trail Marathon FAQ

When is the New South Trail Marathon?

The 2026 New South Trail Marathon is on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

How do I register for the New South Trail Marathon?

You can register for the New South Trail Marathon at whitewater.org.