Waxhaw Trail Fest (WTF) is right around the corner for its 6th year running, and this year is shaping up to be the biggest yet!
๐ Location: Cuthbertson Middle School- 1520 Cuthbertson Rd, Waxhaw NC
๐ Date: Saturday, April 18
โฐ Arrival: 6:00 AM- Race will start at sunrise (6:45-7am)
What Is WTF?
Waxhaw Trail Fest is a trail-running event featuring three different loops, all starting and finishing at the WTF Village. Itโs a relay-style format with plenty of time between legs to relax, refuel, and enjoy 2nd F with your fellow PAX.
Registration โ $30
Includes:
-Race entry
-Event hoodie (relay) or t-shirt (solo)
-Breakfast & lunch (BBQ, sandwiches, chicken, burgers, bacon & eggs
-Snacks & hydration
-Music, coffee, and all-day fellowship
This year’s Options:
๐ STANDARD RELAY (3-person Team) โ This is THE ONLY WAY to get a hoodie
Each runner completes all three loops for 12-13 miles per runner
Register as an individual, and teams get assigned based on pace to keep competition fair
๐ SOLO โ T-Shirt Included- ZERO OPTION to receive a hoodie
Non competitive – no team, no restrictions-
Run, walk, or ruck any loop(s) at your own pace
**There will be no Relay lite option as offered in previous years
๐ช Bring your own chair and optional team canopy. Team snacks and preferred beverages are up to each group.
All registered runners will receive a follow-up email with team assignments and packet pickup details prior to race day.
We are able to keep our costs low due to our amazing sponsors. We owe a big thank you to those who sponsor this event each year!
Spread the wordโthis event is open to all. Weโve had five great years, and this is another year that you don’t want to miss!
$30 Payment:
VENMO: @TonyAmore
PAYPAL: @TonyAmore
**Interested in a free entry??**
We are accepting submissions for this year’s event logo. Get creative, use your AI skills or artistry talents and come up with our 2026 WTF logo. We will be accepting submissions until the end of February. The committee will choose their favorite logo and the winner will be announced on March 7th at the conclusion of The Beer Mile CSAUP.
Winning artist will get 1 free entry into WTF. 1 free hoodie, and the privilege to choose their team name.
Let’s see those logos!
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