Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- Into the Woods 5K · Sleeping In: Support the event and get the tshirt without having to get out of bed!
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
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.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction?
- Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction is a running race held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on December 5, 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 Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at 160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
Dec 5, 2026