4 fun run events in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

RAIN OR SHINE - Don't miss the FUN!

Run or walk with your teachers and your friends at the Public School Foundation 5K for Education on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:30am. The PSF 5K for Education supports our teachers, our schools and our community. It is a great fun-filled community event which promotes health and fitness and school spirit! This year's event will also include a 1K fun run.

LET'S SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY

Encourage your friends, teachers and family to register and join YOUR school's team. $10 from each adult 5K registration will go directly to your selected CHCCS school when you register.

LET'S SHOW OUR SCHOOL PRIDE!

The CHCCS school with the most registered participants will become the proud owner of the golden sneaker trophy! Join friends and teachers to cheer for your school's mascot in the historic and memorable Mascot warms up and lap around McCorkle Place at 8:00 am. Run or walk past our school's designated cheer station and wave and show school spirit!

REGISTRATION

Online now until 8:00 am on race day. In person registration will be available during packet pickup at Fleet Feet on Friday, March 13th from 12-6PM.

Adult registration $30, (Price increases to $35 on March 9th, teacher & student registration $20. 1K Fun Run $20 includes T-shirt and bib, but this event will not be timed. Strollers are welcome.

Dogs are not allowed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.

5K for Education t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 registrants. Register today!

This is a fund raiser and appreciate your support of our schools. Please understand we cannot offer refunds for any reason.

Check out the 5K Course Map

Check out the 1K Fun Run Map

If you need a training race in prep for the Tar Heel 10 miler or just a fun run, the UNC Spring SOTA Run is for you. The race features two event types: 5k and 10k in the Carolina North forest.

Both races will begin at the Carolina North forest parking lot with parking available down the lane.

Racers will be provided a finisher medal, a soda at the finish, and timing for the event.

10k: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/copy/6677094403

5k: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6683146684/

Proceeds from the race will go to the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), a non-profit student organization that serves to promote professional development through education, leadership opportunities, networking, volunteer activities, social activities, and fundraising. SOTA also provides annual funding to first year occupational therapy students to represent UNC as Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD) representatives at the annual American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) conference and funds the MSOT graduation ceremony.

As part of our mission, we hope to provide the community with an opportunity to build relationships, connection, and fitness through shared opportunities. If interested in learning more about how recreational sports can impact your social connectedness and belonging check out the master student research poster presentation on April 25. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be gifted to the SOTA organization.

Join us for the Anchors Aweigh 5K — a high-energy run bringing the UNC and Chapel Hill community together to support the Quarterdeck Society! Lace up, rep Carolina blue, and race through campus for a great cause! Stick around after the finish line for a bake sale full of sweets, rewards, and good vibes.“Run with purpose. Sail with pride."

This event is an untimed fun run!

Event Timing: 7:30 am START til 9:30 am, March 29th, 2026

Event Address: 180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Campus Y

Contact us at (571) 206-2317