Strides for STEM 5K
Strides for STEM 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Strides for STEM 5K supports local STEM students, professions, and groups by helping build a stronger sense of STEM community in the Research Triangle. As the only STEM road race in the Chapel Hill area, we are proud to bring together STEM enthusiasts from academia, industry, and nonprofits. Funds raised also support STEM enrichment for high schoolers locally and state-wide.
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chapel Hill 2 W, 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 Strides for STEM 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
80
Days to train
- Race
- Strides for STEM 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Chapel Hill than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Strides for STEM 5K
Sep 26, 2026