Join the Carolina Thread Trail on this natural history tour along the Whitewater Center trail system. Guide Jon White will lead a group hike while sharing historical facts about the Catawba River, past and current industry and conservation efforts through the Catawba Lands Conservancy, tid bits of forest ecology and how the Thread Trail connects Charlottes natural spaces.
Meet at the Carolina Thread Trail tent in Vendor Village.
The Scrambler Obstacle Course Race careens through the Whitewater Center, combining trails and obstacles in a competitive setting. Racers have the choice to register for a 5K option, or take on a more challenging 10K-ish course. Competitors must complete a series of obstacles, and each obstacle must be tackled before moving on to the next one.
Start Memorial Day weekend with a Saturday morning race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system. Choose from 5 and 8 mile options.
Learn MoreJumpstart your holiday festivities with the Labor Day Trail Race. Challenge yourself with either the 5K or the 15K race that weaves through wooded trails along the Catawba River.
Green clouds, green water, and green clothes make up the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run. Prepare to get covered in (or try to dodge) green powder at this 5K trail run. Choose from two divisions (Competitive or Recreation) and snag an award if you finish as the cleanest or greenest racer. Leprechaun sightings are always possible.