Participants

Elite Athletes

Coming in hot!

Race the Queen City

Thanks for your interest in racing in the Queen City! In order to be considered for the Elite Corral, please fill out this application. Elite applications will close on August 29, 2025 at midnight. If you register after that time, of course you may still race, however we cannot guarantee you a spot in the Elite Corral.

Athletes must have a finishing time/pace after 8/31/24 in their appropriate category at a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon:

Women – 42:00 for a 10K or a 6:45 min/mi pace at a qualifying race distance

Men – 34:00 for a 10K or a 5:10 min/mi pace at a qualifying race distance

Non-Binary – 38:00 for a 10K or a 6:07 min/mi at a qualifying race distance

Open Division

1st Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $500

2nd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $400

3rd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $300

4th Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $200

5th Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $100

Wheelchair Division

1st Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $300

2nd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $250

3rd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $200

Stroller Division

1st Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $150 + Coffee package

2nd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $100 + Coffee package

3rd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $50 + Coffee package

Charlottean

*Must have a Charlotte address

1st Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $150 + Brooks shoes

2nd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $100 + Brooks shoes

3rd Place Female, Male, & Non-Binary | $50 + Brooks shoes