UNC SHAC 5K
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
UNC’s SHAC (Student Health Action Coalition) Clinic is the oldest student-run clinic in the nation, helping medically underserved populations in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Join us in celebrating the SHAC’s 58th anniversary at the SHAC 5K & Health Fair on Sunday, October 4th!
Last year, we had over 150 runners and walkers registered to support UNC's SHAC Clinic and so many amazing sponsors!
100% of the proceeds will go towards SHAC’s free health services for our uninsured and underinsured neighbors in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Durham. Whether you sign up for the 5K or donate - your help and support is greatly appreciated!
If you will not be participating in the event, click here to donate.
The 5K starts and finishes at 7:30 am at the UNC Campus Y Courtyard located at 180 E Cameron Ave in Chapel Hill. Free parking is available anywhere on campus. Parking is also available on Franklin Street.
The entry fee is $25 if registered by September 15th. Beginning September 16th, the entry fee will increase to $30 up to and including race day. The entry fee includes a t-shirt with sizes guaranteed to all those registered by September 15th. After that date the shirts will be given out “as available.”
Pre-registered entrants can pick up their race packets and late entrants can register beginning at 7 am on race day.
Prizes will be given to the overall first, second, and third place male and female finishers, as well as to the top non-binary finisher. Prizes will also be awarded to the top finisher in each of the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.
If you have any questions or comments, you can direct them to SHAC_events@med.unc.edu.
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
29%
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the UNC SHAC 5K?
- UNC SHAC 5K is a running race held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on October 4, 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 UNC SHAC 5K?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at 180 E Cameron Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the UNC SHAC 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
UNC SHAC 5K
Oct 4, 2026