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
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the 2025 UNC SHAC 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 11th, in beautiful Chapel Hill, Orange! This exciting event celebrates the 58th anniversary of the UNC Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC) Clinic, the nation's oldest student-run clinic dedicated to serving medically underserved populations. The race kicks off at 7:30 AM at the UNC Campus Y Courtyard, located at 180 E Cameron Ave. With a vibrant atmosphere and the support of over 150 participants last year, the SHAC 5K is not just a race; it's a chance to give back, as 100% of the proceeds will directly fund SHAC's free health services for uninsured and underinsured neighbors in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Durham areas.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 5K offers a great opportunity to engage with the community while promoting health and wellness. Register by September 15th for just $25, and enjoy a guaranteed t-shirt! After that date, the entry fee increases to $30. Don’t miss your chance to win prizes awarded to the top finishers in various categories, including male, female
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 5K offers a great opportunity to engage with the community while promoting health and wellness. Register by September 15th for just $25, and enjoy a guaranteed t-shirt! After that date, the entry fee increases to $30. Don’t miss your chance to win prizes awarded to the top finishers in various categories, including male, female
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 male, female, and non-binary 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].
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 male, female, and non-binary 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
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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.
2025 UNC SHAC 5K
