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
Join us for the 18th Annual Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in beautiful Chapel Hill, Orange! This vibrant event honors the remarkable leadership and community service of Eve Carson, a beloved figure at UNC-Chapel Hill. Registration and check-in kick off at 6:00 AM, with the race set to begin at 7:30 AM. Runners and walkers will enjoy a fantastic route starting and finishing at Bynum Hall/Circle.
Before the race, participants can partake in exciting pre-race festivities starting at 7:15 AM, featuring a captivating performance by the Clef Hangers and plenty of surprises to enhance the experience! With family-friendly activities and numerous vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Virtual participants can also join in the fun by tracking their runs or walks through a dedicated Strava group until February 20th. Proceeds from this heartfelt event will support the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund, making it a truly meaningful occasion. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community spirit and support education while having a great time!
Before the race, participants can partake in exciting pre-race festivities starting at 7:15 AM, featuring a captivating performance by the Clef Hangers and plenty of surprises to enhance the experience! With family-friendly activities and numerous vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Virtual participants can also join in the fun by tracking their runs or walks through a dedicated Strava group until February 20th. Proceeds from this heartfelt event will support the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Junior-Year Merit Scholarship and the Pi Beta Phi Literacy Fund, making it a truly meaningful occasion. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community spirit and support education while having a great time!
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, Celsius, Fazit
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, Celsius, Fazit
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