Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education
- Date Sun 8th November 2026 - Fri 13th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price $27.75 - $33.05
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 19th Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education, taking place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the vibrant community of Chapel Hill, Orange. This inspiring event honors the remarkable legacy of Eve Carson, a dedicated leader and advocate for community service during her time at UNC-Chapel Hill. Participants can look forward to an energizing morning, with registration and check-in starting at 6:00 AM and the race kicking off at 7:30 AM from Bynum Hall/Circle.
Join us for a fun-filled day that begins with lively pre-race festivities at 7:15 AM, featuring an exciting performance by the Clef Hangers and a variety of family-friendly activities and vendors. For those who prefer to run or walk virtually, join our Strava group to compete with fellow participants until 11:59 PM on November 13th. Proceeds from this year's race will support the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund, continuing Eve's legacy of education and community support. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day in Chapel Hill!
Join us for a fun-filled day that begins with lively pre-race festivities at 7:15 AM, featuring an exciting performance by the Clef Hangers and a variety of family-friendly activities and vendors. For those who prefer to run or walk virtually, join our Strava group to compete with fellow participants until 11:59 PM on November 13th. Proceeds from this year's race will support the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund, continuing Eve's legacy of education and community support. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day in Chapel Hill!
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 19th Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K will be held on November 8, 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, NOVEMBER 6 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 November 8th. 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 November 13th.
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.
We have a great route starting and finishing at Bynum Hall/Circle. PACKET PICKUP WILL OCCUR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 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 November 8th. 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 November 13th.
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.
Races
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5K In-Person Participant
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$27.75
OPENS 24 SEP -
Commemorative T-Shirt Only
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.05
OPENS 24 SEP -
Virtual 5K Participant
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.05
OPENS 24 SEP
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Bynum Hall, 222 East Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, 27514, NC, United States
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