Solar Strides 5K
- Date Sun 8th November 2026 - Sun 15th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price $15.00 - $20.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Solar Strides 5K, taking place from Sunday, November 8 to Sunday, November 15, 2026, in the vibrant community of Chapel Hill, Orange. This exciting event is not only a chance to challenge yourself with a fun 5K race but also an opportunity to support SolarEquity, a dedicated student-run non-profit focused on empowering low-income communities in North Carolina through solar energy installations.
Participants can look forward to an energetic atmosphere, with check-in beginning at 6:45 AM and the race kicking off at 7:30 AM. After the race, enjoy delicious food provided by our generous sponsors while celebrating your achievement and the positive impact you're making in the community. Join us in this uplifting event and be part of a movement that drives equitable clean energy transition. We can't wait to see you there!
Participants can look forward to an energetic atmosphere, with check-in beginning at 6:45 AM and the race kicking off at 7:30 AM. After the race, enjoy delicious food provided by our generous sponsors while celebrating your achievement and the positive impact you're making in the community. Join us in this uplifting event and be part of a movement that drives equitable clean energy transition. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
We're so excited to host the 2nd Solar Strides 5K to fundraise for SolarEquity [https://solar-equity.org/]!
SolarEquity is a student-run non-profit with the mission of empowering low-income communities in North Carolina through the installation of solar energy. We fund and facilitate these solar installations to drive an equitable clean energy transition and reduce residents' energy burdens. Thank you to our partners Environmental Affairs Department of the UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Student Government, Campus Recreation, and Fleet Feet, for helping us with this event. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE ON NOVEMBER 16TH!
Event Details:
* Check-in begins at 6:45 am
* Bib collection will be at check-in
* Race begins at 7:30 am
* Link to the race route [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dfnz93psI7QYmtFhIOGZ6LIpYO766Puk/view?usp=sharing]
* Food will be provided by our sponsors after the race
SolarEquity is a student-run non-profit with the mission of empowering low-income communities in North Carolina through the installation of solar energy. We fund and facilitate these solar installations to drive an equitable clean energy transition and reduce residents' energy burdens. Thank you to our partners Environmental Affairs Department of the UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Student Government, Campus Recreation, and Fleet Feet, for helping us with this event. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE ON NOVEMBER 16TH!
Event Details:
* Check-in begins at 6:45 am
* Bib collection will be at check-in
* Race begins at 7:30 am
* Link to the race route [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dfnz93psI7QYmtFhIOGZ6LIpYO766Puk/view?usp=sharing]
* Food will be provided by our sponsors after the race
Races
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Student Registration
Sun 8th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$15.00
OPENS 23 SEP -
Solar Strides 5K Walk and Run
Sun 15th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$20.00
OPENS 30 SEP -
Virtual Participant Registration
$20.00
OPENS 30 SEPIf you're outside the Chapel Hill area, complete a 5k wherever you are and support SolarEquity!
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