2025 UNC SHAC 5K

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 UNC SHAC 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in the beautiful town of Chapel Hill, Orange! This exciting event celebrates the 58th anniversary of the UNC Student Health Action Coalition Clinic, the oldest student-run clinic in the nation, dedicated to supporting medically underserved populations. The 5K run/walk kicks off at 7:30 AM at the iconic UNC Campus Y Courtyard, located at 180 E Cameron Ave.

Join a vibrant community of participants, as last year's event saw over 150 runners and walkers come together to support this vital cause. With an entry fee of $25 if registered by September 15th (increasing to $30 thereafter), you'll receive a commemorative t-shirt and the chance to win fantastic prizes for top finishers across various categories, including male, female, and non-binary participants. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit SHAC's free health services for uninsured and underinsured neighbors in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Durham. Come out for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit while making a meaningful difference!

Organiser's Description

UNCs 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 SHACs 58th anniversary at the SHAC 5K & Health Fair on Saturday, October 11th!

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 SHACs 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.

Click here to download a course map.


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 [email protected].

Races

  • 2025 Unc Shac 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

    The race will begin across from the Campus Y at the Old Well. You will be directed along the route through campus via volunteers and signage.

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180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, 27514, NC, United States

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