Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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**)
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
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
32%
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
City 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 Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
135
Days to train
- Race
- Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
Dec 5, 2026