Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH! Sign up as an individual or with friends to run or walk all night with us as we raise awareness and funds for mental health in our local community. Funds raised will support mental health services for: UNC student athletes (offered through UNC Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology program - "MHPP"), Athletes (offered through The Mind Over Muscle Foundation - founded by former UNC running back Elijah Green), UNC students (offered through UNC Counseling and Psychological Services - "CAPS"), and The unhoused in Orange County (offered through the Street Outreach, Harm Reduction & Deflection team - "SOHRAD") We'll be following a roughly one-mile loop route along sidewalks all night long. The route starts in the University Baptist Church parking lot on W. Franklin, goes to the corner at S. Columbia, takes S. Columbia down to W. Cameron, W. Cameron to Kenan, and Kenan back up to W. Franklin. It's four right turns crossing no major streets--the simplest route you'll find! The church parking lot will serve as base camp for all participants. There they can take breaks between laps, rest, re-fuel, receive aid, or enjoy some of the entertainment and activities that will take place throughout the night. This is a "fun run"! Participants set their own goals for how much distance they want to cover throughout the night. The main purpose is to keep going and do as much as you can to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Do you have to stay all night? No! Participants are free to leave at any point, but we do ask that they return on Sunday morning for a celebration breakfast in the church Great Hall to enjoy a well-earned meal, hear from the organizations benefiting from funds raised, and receive their special participant awards!

We're so excited to host the 2nd Solar Strides 5K to fundraise for SolarEquity! SolarEquity is a student-run non-profit with the mission of empowering low-income communities in North Carolina through the installation of solar energy. We fund and facilitate these solar installations to drive an equitable clean energy transition and reduce residents' energy burdens. Thank you to our partners Environmental Affairs Department of the UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Student Government, Campus Recreation, and Fleet Feet, for helping us with this event. We can't wait to see everyone on November 16th! Event Details: Check-in begins at 6:45 am Bib collection will be at check-inRace begins at 7:30 am Link to the race routeFood will be provided by our sponsors after the race

The 2026 Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education is an event to celebrate the outstanding leadership and support of community service Eve Carson exhibited during her time at UNC-Chapel Hill. This year, the 19th Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K will be held on November 8, 2026, with registration and check-in starting at 6:00 am and the race beginning at 7:30 am! We have a great route starting and finishing at Bynum Hall/Circle. Packet pickup will occur Friday, November 6 on campus (details coming soon!), but if you are unable to pick up your packet in advance, you can also pick it up before the race starts on November 8th. Pre-race festivities start at 7:15 am and include a performance by the Clef Hangers, as well as a few surprises to help celebrate this exciting event! Additionally, we will have many vendors and family-friendly activities! Virtual participants can join the Strava group to track their run or walk and compete with other participants through 11:59 pm November 13th. The Eve Carson 5K has become one of the most widely supported philanthropy events in the Carolina community, and with your help, we hope to have another tremendously successful event! Proceeds from this year’s event will once again benefit the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund.

The Carolina For The Kids' race series, Kilometers For The Kids, is a hybrid event, meaning there is an in-person race and a virtual option! Join us for an interactive weekend on November 12-15! All proceeds will directly benefit the patients and families of UNC Children's Hospital. In-Person 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run - November 15, 2026 The in-person race will take place on November 15th at 7:30 am. You will have the choice of either running, jogging, or walking the one-mile Fun Run or 5K. The race will begin at the Old Well on UNC's campus and take place throughout the University's campus. Sign up for the race by October 16th, you will get a FREE t-shirt included! Old Well Location: East Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Virtual Events - 5K and 10K - November 12-15, 2026 The virtual race can be completed any time between November 12th-15th. You can run a 5K or 10K. By participating in a virtual race, you get to run, jog, or walk anywhere you would like. Also you get to time it yourself and submit your results online! Whether you live in Chapel Hill or several states away, you are welcome to participate! In-Person & Virtual Participant Packet Pick-Up By participating in any of the races, you have the choice of receiving a race packet! All packets will contain various coupons for community businesses, snacks, and a For The Kids story. In addition, Fun Run packets will have a themed activity, and 10K/5K packets will include an exclusive KFTK sticker. Register by October 16th to recive a FREE KFTK t-shirt in you packet. The packet pick-up schedule is as follows: Nov 10, 10am-2pm at The PitNov 11, 10am - 2pm at The PitNov 12, 10am - 2pm at The PitNov 13, 10am - 2:30pm at at Brandwein's Bagels If you are unable to attend any of these dates, you will be able to pick up your packet materials on the morning of the race. If you will be picking up your packet on race day, please prepare to arrive at the Old Well at 7am, 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. Mail My Packet Option for Virtual Events: If you would like a race packet and are not in the Chapel Hill area to pick it up, you can pay a small shipping fee and have it sent to you! All packets will include a KFTK shirt. In addition 10K and 5K packets will include an exclusive sticker. Furthermore, everyone will receive a virtual For The Kids story and various coupons.

Hosted by the UNC-Chapel Hill Muslim Students Association, in collaboration with The Light House Project and the DYOR (Deah, Yusor & Razan) Clinic, the 3 Winners 5K is more than a race. It's an opportunity to carry forward a legacy of service. On February 10, 2015, Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha were tragically killed in Chapel Hill. Though their lives were cut short, they left behind an extraordinary example of compassion, community service, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. Deah and Yusor had planned to dedicate their dental careers to serving underserved communities and providing care to refugees, while all three were deeply involved in volunteerism and humanitarian work. Today, that legacy lives on through initiatives like the DYOR Clinic, which provides free dental care to refugees, uninsured individuals, and families with limited access to care. By participating in the 3 Winners 5K, you are helping ensure that their vision of service continues to make a tangible impact in our community. Every registration and donation directly supports the DYOR Clinic's mission of expanding access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare for those who need it most. Whether you're chasing a personal record, walking with friends and family, or simply coming to support a meaningful cause, every step taken on race day helps honor the lives and values of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha. Run with purpose. Remember through service. Continue their legacy.

Welcome to the 4th Annual Birds of a Feather Trail Trot, a Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC!  Gather your flock and start your holiday on the right foot. Choose from a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved paths, grass, and smooth trails, or take on the more rugged 5K — or the all-new 10K — with  plenty of roots, rocks, and rolling hills.  An untimed fun run option is available for the 2-mile course. After your run, stick around for a slice of pie (yum!), a FREE kids race (kids 11-U), and an awards ceremony packed with fun contests and giveaways. Run with your flock and celebrate family, fitness, fun… and PIE! Make it a Thanksgiving Weekend Double!  Run with your flock at the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on Thanksgiving Day, then burn off that holiday feast two days later at the Leftovers Trail Run on Saturday, November 28.  Register for both events at the same time and receive 10% off each event (select Thanksgiving Weekend races during registration).

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Leftovers Trail Run, happening Saturday, November 28 — two days after Thanksgiving and our Birds of a Feather Trail Trot. Choose a 5K or 10K and enjoy the scenic, fun, and challenging single-track trails of Briar Chapel. Embrace the spirit of adventure with a vintage bib, tee, and medal of your choice, all leftover from past events and creatively repurposed for this budget-friendly, eco-conscious race — a true swag scramble. After your run, stick around for the post-race party featuring great food, a free kids race, and an awards ceremony packed with fun contests and plenty of giveaways. After the race, any remaining tees will be sold at steep discounts — perfectly timed as holiday shopping ramps up. Make a weekend of it!  Kick things off with the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on Thanksgiving Day, then burn off that holiday feast two days later at the Leftovers Trail Run. Register for both events at the same time and receive 10% off each race (select Thanksgiv

Calling all runners, walkers and four-legged friends, come out for our Annual Into the Woods 5K! This is a super family friendly race, with a unique mix of trail and road! Racers receive a race tshirt (if you sign up before 11/17) and medal; there will also be prizes for top finishers! (**must sign up by 11/17 to receive a race shirt**)

The 15th annual St. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run will be held at McDougle Middle School in Chapel Hill, NC on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Starting at 9am. St. Paul Village will be a multi-use development that will be located in the historic Rogers Road Neighborhood. Early-Bird registration is $30/individual and $50/family (2 adults, first child free and $5 for each additional child). Early-Bird special ends on January 30th and then prices will increase by $5. Every paid entrant will receive a free t-shirt. This event features electronic timing by Cardinal Track Services, an awards ceremony with medals and monies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall winners in female and male categories, prizes for each age group, and a family friendly atmosphere. As a tithing church, St. Paul will donate 10% of the net proceeds to two worthy local causes: Hannah Ruth Foundation and SKJAJA Fund.

We are excited to present the 18th running of the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs at Carolina North Forest in Chapel Hill, NC on Sunday, April 26th, 2026! If you prefer to run or walk the course on your own, the courses will be open Monday, April 28th through Sunday, May 3rd. For those not running the in-person event on the 26th, the courses will be marked, and we invite registrants to run or walk anytime during park hours (8:00 am to 6:00 pm). We will provide information on how to upload evidence of your run, and we will do random drawings for prizes (from our amazing sponsors) from among all runners who upload their results. In the event of single-track closures, there will be courses marked on the Forest’s gravel roads. 🗺️ View Google Map of race headquarters 🏃‍♀️ View & download course maps Logistics In-person race logistic document Self-timed event logistics document   Cost $45 for race registration, which includes a custom designed shirt (in the size of your ch