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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 (TBC)* (must be present to receive awards)

OVERALL Female and Male winners (based on gun time)

1st place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • Magnum (1.5L) bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • 4-Pack of Elizabeth 8K's signature beer from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Custom Elizabeth 8K leather valet (large) from ColsenKeane
  • $175 of gift certificates from Harris Teeter, Hawthorne's and/or Fleet Feet

2nd place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • 750ml bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • 4-Pack of Elizabeth 8K's signature beer from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Custom Elizabeth 8K leather valet (medium) from ColsenKeane
  • $125 of gift certificates from Harris Teeter, Hawthorne's and/or Fleet Feet

3rd place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • 187ml bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • 4-Pack of Elizabeth 8K's signature beer from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • Custom Elizabeth 8K leather valet (small) from ColsenKeane
  • $75 of gift certificates from Harris Teeter, Hawthorne's and/or Fleet Feet


MASTERS Female and Male winners (based on chip time)

1st place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • Magnum (1.5L) bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • 4-Pack of Elizabeth 8K's signature beer from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*
  • $100 of gift certificates from Harris Teeter, Hawthorne's and/or Fleet Feet

2nd place:

3rd place:


AGE GROUP Female and Male winners (based on chip time)

1st place:

  • Custom hand-crafted pottery
  • Magnum (1.5L) bottle of prosecco from FreixenetMionetto (must be 21+)*
  • 4-Pack of Elizabeth 8K's signature beer from Vaulted Oak, Under the Water Tower (must be 21+)*

2nd place:

3rd place:


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SWAG*

All 8K and 1.5M registrants

  • 2026 Elizabeth 8K eco-friendly race shirt from Recover Brands
  • Commemorative leather Elizabeth 8K coaster from ColsenKeane
  • A chance to win fabulous random prizes
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Random prizes* (must be present to receive prizes)

  • TBD

Note:

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

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