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2026 Elizabeth 8K

Charlotte runners know: the Elizabeth 8K delivers the city’s best awards, swag, and prizes — and some might even say, anywhere!

Awards ($10,000+)* (must be present to receive awards)

OVERALL Female, Non-Binary, Male winners (based on gun time)

1st place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • Magnum (1.5L) bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • Elizabeth 8K's signature beer (4-Pack) from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Custom Elizabeth 8K leather journal from ColsenKeane
  • Artisanal pasta, sauce and EVOO from Zia Pia
  • Gift card from Fleet Feet

2nd place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • 750ml bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • Elizabeth 8K's signature beer (2 cans) from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Custom Elizabeth 8K leather journal from ColsenKeane
  • Artisanal pasta and sauce from Zia Pia
  • Gift card from Fleet Feet

3rd place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • 375ml bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • Elizabeth 8K's signature beer (1 can) from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Custom Elizabeth 8K leather journal from ColsenKeane
  • Artisanal pasta and sauce from Zia Pia
  • Gift card from Fleet Feet


MASTERS Female, Non-Binary, Male winners (based on chip time)

1st place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • Magnum (1.5L) bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • Elizabeth 8K's signature beer (4-Pack) from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Artisanal pasta and sauce from Zia Pia
  • Gift card from Fleet Feet

2nd place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • 750ml bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • Elizabeth 8K's signature beer (2 cans) from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Artisanal pasta and sauce from Zia Pia
  • Gift card from Fleet Feet

3rd place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • 375ml bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • Elizabeth 8K's signature beer (1 can) from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Artisanal pasta and sauce from Zia Pia
  • Gift card from Fleet Feet


AGE GROUP Female, Non-Binary, Male winners (based on chip time)

1st place:

2nd place:

3rd place:

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Random prizes ($4,000+)* (must be present to receive prizes)

  • Free Pizza for a year from Hawthorne’s ($1,500 value)
  • SaunaBox Pulse CORE: Infrared Portable Sauna from Pepsi ($500 value)
  • Lifepro Rejuvawrap Infrared Sauna Blanket from Pepsi ($400 value)
  • WHOOP 5.0 Peak Health and Fitness Tracker from Pepsi ($250 value)
  • 4 Charlotte FC tickets vs. FC Cincinnati on May 9 from Harris Teeter ($350 value)
  • Blackstone tailgate grill from Mionetto ($200 value)
  • Erin McDermott Jewelry shop night ($300 value)
  • Gift cards from Supperland, Cowbell, Leroy Fox, Sip City
  • Elizabeth 8K hoodies (priceless)
  • Under the Water Tower beer from Vaulted Oak (priceless)
  • Under the water tower t-shirt (priceless)

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SWAG*

All 8K and 1.5M registrants

  • 2026 Elizabeth 8K eco-friendly race shirt from Recover Brands
    • Guaranteed for those registered by March 25
  • Commemorative leather Elizabeth 8K coaster from ColsenKeane
  • One general admission ticket to May 16 Carolina Ascent game
  • Runners’ Refuel Program perks with discounts from local sponsors
  • A chance to win fabulous random prizes


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Notes

  1. Recipients must be present to receive awards and prizes.
  2. Prize recipients will be randomly selected.
  3. Participants under 21 will receive a gift card of equal value in place of restricted items.
  4. All awards and prizes are subject to change; final decisions rest with the Elizabeth 8K race management.
  5. Race shirts are guaranteed to participants who register before midnight on March 25. After that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
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