Upcoming Races in Chapel Hill

Endurance Grid lists 14 races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, from September to December 2026.

14
Races
6
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Chapel Hill

The Chapel Hill race calendar is busiest in November, October, and September. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Trail Running, Duathlon, Mountain Bike, SwimRun, and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, 8K / 5 Mile, Half Marathon, and 10–20 mi, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

59,889

as of 2023

City Elevation

490 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Chapel Hill, NC

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14 races in Chapel Hill

September 2026 Chapel Hill, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in September.
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Strides for STEM 5K
180 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC
Avg 79° / 58°·490 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Cleft Palate Gallop 5K and Fun Walk
Old Well on UNC Chapel Hill Campus, Chapel Hill, NC
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 78° / 58°·490 ft city elevation

October 2026 Chapel Hill, North Carolina Races

5 upcoming races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Carrboro 5K/10K
McDougle Middle School, Chapel Hill, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 77° / 56°·490 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
UNC SHAC 5K
180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 76° / 54°·490 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
TriathlonDuathlonSwimRun
She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)
UNC Wellness Center - Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC
Avg 74° / 52°·490 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 72° / 49°·490 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Mountain Bike
Rootrock MTB
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
Avg 72° / 49°·490 ft city elevation

November 2026 Chapel Hill, North Carolina Races

6 upcoming races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in November.
Nov
7–8
Sat–Sun
Running
Franklin All Nighter
100 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill, NC
1 Mile
Avg 65° / 40°·490 ft city elevation
Nov
8–13
Sun–Fri
Running
Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education
Bynum Hall, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 65° / 41°·490 ft city elevation
Nov
8–15
Sun–Sun
Running
Solar Strides 5K
230 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 65° / 40°·490 ft city elevation
Nov
12–15
Thu–Sun
Running
Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run
UNC Campus / Old Well, Chapel Hill, NC
490 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
RunningTrail Running
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K
Avg 59° / 37°·490 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Leftovers Trail Run
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 58° / 37°·490 ft city elevation

December 2026 Chapel Hill, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·490 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 14 upcoming races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, spanning 6 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill hosts duathlon, mountain bike, running, swimrun, trail running, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Chapel Hill?
Races in Chapel Hill run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and October.
What race distances can you find in Chapel Hill?
Upcoming races in Chapel Hill cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Chapel Hill have races?
Nearby race cities include Durham.