ACPA Race Challenges
- Date
- July 1 – December 31, 2026
- Distance
- ACPA Awareness Month 60 Mile Challenge · ACPA Cleft Courage CAREathon (700 Mile Challenge)
From the Organizer
During National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, ACPA is challenging you to help spread awareness on behalf of children born with cleft and craniofacial conditions. This year we're offering two virtual race options.
ACPA Awareness Month 60 Mile Challenge
Walk or run 60 miles during the month of July. Sign up by July 15 to receive a race t-shirt!
ACPA Cleft Courage CAREathon
You'll have 6 months to complete the 700-mile race, beginning on July 1, 2026, and completing by December 31, 2026. When you sign up by July 15, you can receive a race t-shirt!
Cleft Courage CAREathon 700 Mile Virtual Race Route
Racers will visit six ACPA Approved Teams along the 700-mile race route. The race will kick-off in St. Louis, MO and will travel all the way to Morgantown, WV.
Begin: St. Louis Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Institute, St. Louis, MO
Stop 1: Riley Hospital for Children Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies Program, Indianapolis, IN
Stop 2: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Cincinnati, OH
Stop 3: Nationwide Children's Hospital Cleft Lip & Palate Center/Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders, Columbus, OH
Stop 4: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Cleft-Craniofacial Center, Pittsburgh, PA
End: WVU Medicine Cleft & Craniofacial Center, Morgantown, WV
Live Map Progress Tracking
You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage! Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow racers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation!
Sign up as a Team
When you participate as a team, individual miles can be logged and added together to reach the 700-mile goal together.
The Impact of Your Participation
All proceeds from both race challenges will help provide funding for ACPA programs and services that support patients affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions, their families, and the professionals who provide their care. To learn more about how gifts make an impact at ACPA, visit https://acpacares.org/impact/
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chapel Hill Williams Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chapel Hill, NC
Population
59,889
as of 2023
Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ACPA Race Challenges, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
23
Days to train
- Race
- ACPA Race Challenges
- Date
- July 1 – December 31, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ACPA Race Challenges?
- ACPA Race Challenges is a running race held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on July 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the ACPA Race Challenges?
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at 510 Meadowmont Village Circle, Suite 377, Chapel Hill, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the ACPA Race Challenges?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
ACPA Race Challenges
Jul 1, 2026