Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)
Race Date
Aug 15, 2026
Location
Charlotte, NC
The Experience
Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Additional Information The race starts at Mallard Creek Playground just across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005460289 The course is an out and back. (3.11M) 5K does the course one time. 10K does the course two times.
Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6002629408 The course is an out and back. (3.275M) Half Marathon does the course four times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
9729 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28267
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
12'
Elevation Loss
110'
Max Elevation
747'
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:34:11
11:46/mi
Winning Time
1:48:03
8:15/mi
Finishers (2025)
18
States Represented
5 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
2:16:50
MEDIAN
2:34:11
SLOWER 25%
2:44:32
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
70°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
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