Zelda 4 Hour
About the race
Welcome back to Midland, North Carolina, and the beautiful trails of Rob Wallace Park for the 7th Annual Zelda 4-Hour Trail Race. The event raises funds to support the rescue and foster efforts of the Greater Charlotte SPCA.
This is a four-hour timed challenge. Go as hard as you want, chase as many laps as you can, and test your limits, or simply enjoy some time on the trails at your own pace.
Aid station and lunch
There is one aid station at the Start/Finish line, accessible to runners after every completed lap. It is stocked with hydration, basic snacks, and hot food options.
Lunch is provided. Hamburgers and hot dogs are served to all runners.
Restrooms
Plumbed restrooms are available at the pavilion near the Start/Finish line. Additional plumbed restrooms are on the backside of the pavilion, immediately to the left when entering Rob Wallace Park.
Supporting the Greater Charlotte SPCA
Runners may support the Greater Charlotte SPCA with a direct donation.
Adoption event at the start/finish area
The Greater Charlotte SPCA will once again be at the start/finish area with dogs looking for their forever homes. Runners are encouraged to take one of these dogs out for a lap or two, get to know them, and perhaps start the adoption process.
Adoptions from this event over the years have been one of the most rewarding parts of Zelda, and the tradition continues in 2027.
Parking
When you enter Rob Wallace Park, follow the signs to the designated race parking lot. Follow any additional parking instructions from race volunteers on event day.
Packet pickup
Early packet pickup
- Thursday, April 29, 2027, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
- Friday, April 30, 2027, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
- Location: Pour 64, 4410 Mint Hill Village Ln, Suite 103, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Race day packet pickup
- Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM
- Location: Rob Wallace Park, Start/Finish Area, 12900 Bethel School Rd, Midland, NC 28107
Runners are encouraged to pick up packets early when possible. Race day pickup is also available beginning one hour before the 9:00 AM start.
Volunteers
Volunteers are a huge part of what makes Zelda possible. Several volunteer shifts and assignments are available.
Volunteer benefits
- Volunteers who stay for the entire event receive an official event T-shirt.
What your entry includes
The course
The event consists of completing as many laps as possible during the four-hour race. Each lap follows the Rob Wallace Park Main Trail System around the park and its scenic quarry lake. Runners return to the start/finish area after each lap, with access to the aid station before heading back out. The course is fast and non-technical.
Race weekend schedule
Location
Rob Wallace Park, Midland, NC, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Midland
Midland is a city and the county seat of Midland County in West Texas, located in the Permian Basin and a major center for American oil and natural gas production. Its population was 132,524 at the 2020 census. The semi-arid climate is hot and dry in summer and mild in winter, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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