Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price $27.75 - $33.05
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the 18th Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education, taking place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in the heart of Chapel Hill, Orange! This exciting event honors the remarkable leadership and community service of Eve Carson during her time at UNC-Chapel Hill. The race kicks off with registration and check-in starting at 6:00 AM, followed by the exhilarating run at 7:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that begins and ends at Bynum Hall/Circle, with pre-race festivities starting at 7:15 AM, featuring a live performance by the Clef Hangers and a host of family-friendly activities.
Whether you’re running in person or participating virtually, there’s something for everyone! Virtual participants can join the Strava group to track their runs or walks until 11:59 PM on February 20th. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund, making your participation a meaningful contribution to the community. Don't miss out on this uplifting event filled with camaraderie, fun, and a commitment to education!
Whether you’re running in person or participating virtually, there’s something for everyone! Virtual participants can join the Strava group to track their runs or walks until 11:59 PM on February 20th. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund, making your participation a meaningful contribution to the community. Don't miss out on this uplifting event filled with camaraderie, fun, and a commitment to education!
Organiser's Description
The 2026 Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education is an event to celebrate the outstanding leadership and support of community service Eve Carson exhibited during her time at UNC-Chapel Hill. This year, the 18th Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K will be held on February 15, 2026 with REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN STARTING AT 6:00 AM AND THE RACE BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM!
We have a great route starting and finishing at Bynum Hall/Circle. PACKET PICKUP WILL OCCUR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 ON CAMPUS (DETAILS COMING SOON!), but if you are unable to pick up your packet in advance, you can also pick it up before the race starts on February 15. Pre-race festivities start at 7:15 AM AND INCLUDE A PERFORMANCE BY THE CLEF HANGERS, as well as a few surprises to help celebrate this exciting event! Additionally, we will have many vendors and family-friendly activities!
Virtual participants can join the Strava group to track their run or walk and compete with other participants through 11:59 pm February 20th.
The Eve Carson 5K has become one of the most widely supported philanthropy events in the Carolina community, and with your help, we hope to have another tremendously successful event! Proceeds from this years event will once again benefit the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Mill House, Red Bull, Fazit, Brandwein's, Raising Canes, Even Dough, and Fleet Feet Chapel Hill.
We have a great route starting and finishing at Bynum Hall/Circle. PACKET PICKUP WILL OCCUR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 ON CAMPUS (DETAILS COMING SOON!), but if you are unable to pick up your packet in advance, you can also pick it up before the race starts on February 15. Pre-race festivities start at 7:15 AM AND INCLUDE A PERFORMANCE BY THE CLEF HANGERS, as well as a few surprises to help celebrate this exciting event! Additionally, we will have many vendors and family-friendly activities!
Virtual participants can join the Strava group to track their run or walk and compete with other participants through 11:59 pm February 20th.
The Eve Carson 5K has become one of the most widely supported philanthropy events in the Carolina community, and with your help, we hope to have another tremendously successful event! Proceeds from this years event will once again benefit the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Mill House, Red Bull, Fazit, Brandwein's, Raising Canes, Even Dough, and Fleet Feet Chapel Hill.
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