Upcoming Races in Chapel Hill

Endurance Grid lists 11 races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, from July to December 2026.

11
Upcoming races
6
Sports covered

Host City

About Chapel Hill, NC

Population

59,889

as of 2023

City Elevation

490 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Chapel Hill, NC

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

11 races in Chapel Hill

July 2026 Chapel Hill, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
Four on the Fourth
McDougle Middle School, Chapel Hill, NC
4 Mile
Avg 90° / 69°·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
Triathlon
She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)
UNC Wellness Center - Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC
Avg 74° / 52°·490 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Trail 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
Under 10 mi · 10–20 mi · 20–30 mi
Avg 72° / 49°·490 ft city elevation

November 2026 Chapel Hill, North Carolina Races

4 upcoming races in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in November.
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
26
Thu
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
Trail 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

Just Outside Chapel Hill

Races near Chapel Hill

Gallop & Gorge 8K
Thu, Nov 26
Fleet Feet Carrboro, Carrboro, NC
3 mi away
I AM Too Sexy 5K
Sat, Sep 19
602 Blackwell St, Durham, NC
7 mi away
Love Durham Run 5k
Sat, Sep 12
C.M. Herndon Park, Durham, NC
8 mi away
Donate Life NC Hero Run
Sun, Sep 13
Herndon Park, Durham, NC
8 mi away
12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC
Sun, Oct 4
American Tobacco Trail, Durham, NC
8 mi away
First Pentecostal Church Color Blast
Sat, Oct 3
511 Scott King Road, Durham, NC
8 mi away
Stead Tread 5k
Sun, Sep 27
4704 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC
9 mi away
Jodi 5K Run & Walk
Sun, Nov 8
1639 University Dr, Durham, NC
9 mi away
2026 Run for Refugees 5k
Sat, Aug 22
473 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC
9 mi away
9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026
Sun, Oct 4
Eno River Farmers Market, Hillsborough, NC
9 mi away
Garmin Marathon Durham
Sat, Apr 24
409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC
9 mi away
Bright Futures Fun Run
Sun, Oct 11
Miracle League of the Triangle - Durham field, Durham, NC
10 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 11 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 October and November.
What race distances can you find in Chapel Hill?+
Upcoming races in Chapel Hill cover distances including 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Chapel Hill have races?+
Nearby race cities include Durham.