5K Trail Race presented by Athleta
The 5K Trail Race challenges runners on the South Main Trail. The course will guide you through the undulating hills of the Whitewater Center trail network, nestled along the Catawba River.
Timing chips are required for runners who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Saturday, April 30th – 11:00am
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here. REGISTER
Tuck Fest 10-miler
The Tuck Fest 10-miler provides distance runners another opportunity to shine and Marathon Challengers a chance to bag some early miles. The first trail race of the festival, the Tuck Fest 10-miler promises to make sure you start the weekend right with piles of miles to your name.
Timing chips are required for runners who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Friday, Apr 29 – 9:00am
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here. REGISTER
Twilight 5k Trail Race
This race is perfect for avid and beginner trail runners interested in dipping their toes into the pool of night trail running. Start your run in the familiarity of daylight and race to make it back to the finish by nightfall. An illumination device (headlamp or similar) is highly recommended.
Timing chips are required for runners who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Saturday, Apr 30 – 8:00pm
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here. REGISTER
Tuck Fest Marathon Challenge
Multiple days and multiple races mean multiple opportunities to collectively cover 26.2 miles (or more) during Tuck Fest. Any and all chip-timed Trail Run events can be combined in any order to achieve the marathon distance and the Tuck Fest Marathon Challenge Award. Runners interested in participating in this challenge will need to select the timing chip option during registration for verification purposes. Prizes will be given based on completion of the marathon (or more) distance and not based on time.
Registrants must select the marathon challenge option during registration in order to qualify for an award. Those who complete the Marathon Challenge will be emailed details on award pick-up on May 1st.
Youth Trail Race
This 1K-ish race is the perfect introduction to trail running for any child. Active parental support and participation is encouraged throughout the course. The Youth Trail Race is for children 5-9 years of age who have registered for Tuck Fest races/competitions.
Saturday, Apr 30 – 2:30pm
Sunday, May 1 – 9:00am
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here.
Quarter Marathon Trail Race
The Quarter Marathon Trail Race is perfect for those training for longer distances or those simply looking to enjoy a morning trail run.
Timing chips are required for runners who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Saturday, April 30th – 8:00am
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here.
Night Trail Race
This four-mile race hits the single-track in the Friday night darkness. Charge your lights and pick up your feet as you navigate your way through the trees. An illumination device (headlamp or similar) is required.
Timing chips are required for runners who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Friday, Apr 29 – 8:45pm
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here. REGISTER
5k Trail Race presented by La Sportiva
The 5K Trail Race is a tale of two stories. Will you use it to stretch out weary legs after a Sunday sleep-in, or as a grueling part two of Sunday run-day, immediately following a morning half marathon? The choice is yours. The course will guide you through the undulating hills of the Whitewater Center trail network, nestled along the Catawba River.
Timing chips are required for runners who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Sunday, May 1 – 12:30pm
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here.
Half Marathon Trail Race
This fast and flowy 13.1 mile course zips through the woods and along the banks of the Catawba River. As the longest trail running event of the festival, it is vital for those looking to complete the Tuck Fest Marathon Challenge.
Timing chips are required for riders who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Sunday, May 1 – 8:00am
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here. REGISTER
Dog Jog presented by Outdoor Voices
The Dog Jog provides an opportunity for four-legged friends to get in on the Tuck Fest action. This is also the final chip-timed trail race of the festival and your last chance to score miles for the marathon challenge. Participants will run our Tuck Fest 5K course side by side with their pup through the Whitewater Center trail system. Dog owners must keep their dogs on leash and have doggy bags with them at all times.
Timing chips are required for runners who would like to be eligible for awards and scoring.
Sunday, May 1 – 4:30pm
Race starts and finishes at the Ridge Pavilion. View the course map here.
