Blue Heaven Trail Fest

Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Chapel Hill, NC; 161 Sanctuary Lane, 27516
Type: RUN

At a glance

A multi-day trail festival offering a unique blend of endurance running, glamping, music, and celebration in a one-of-a-kind venue.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Discover the Blue Heaven Trail Fest, a unique endurance experience near Chapel Hill. This event invites you to glamp, camp, and run through stunning trails. Designed as a bonding weekend, you can challenge yourself on the 100-mile distance or simply enjoy the atmosphere with a Festival Trail Pass. Expect fantastic food, music, and a wellness park, all within a truly one-of-a-kind venue. Celebrate your achievements with an unforgettable post-event experience across three days of fun.

What to expect

Enjoy a multi-day experience with glamping and camping options.
Run challenging distances or explore trails at your own pace with a Festival Trail Pass.
Celebrate with fantastic food, music, and a wellness park.

Standout details

Overnight glamping and camping available
Locally-made Custom Medals for finishers
Wellness Park and Fantastic Food
Music and multi-day festivities

Perks & features

Medal

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Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

4 Miles
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM EDT · From $49.75
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 4:58 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
4 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 AM EDT · From $49.75
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 4:58 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
8 Miles
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM EDT · From $96.90
Opens Dec 29, 2025, 11:49 AM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 4 more options

13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $102.20
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 4:58 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
100 Miles
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM EDT · From $165.80
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 4:58 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
100 Miles
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 29, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT
Festival Trail Pass
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM EDT · From $49.75
Opens Mar 29, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

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The course

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Timed race

From the organizer

Glamp. Camp. Run. Fun! Music. Wellness Park, and Fantastic Food!

You are gonna love this! A stunning, inspiring endurance experience in Blue Heaven. Just a 15-minute drive from UNC along scenic country roads, you’ll arrive at a truly one-of-a-kind venue in Chapel Hill. Designed as a bonding experience - bring your team and enjoy the weekend together.

Wanna just enjoy the vibe? Enjoy the trails at your own pace! Buy a Festival Trail Pass!

With distances for everyone, this is your chance to challenge yourself and celebrate with an unforgettable post-event experience. The venue is open for three days, from 5:00 pm Friday through 11:00 am Sunday. All challenges take place Friday evening and Saturday, with overnight glamping and camping available and plenty of fun planned for both Friday and Saturday nights.

Locally-made Custom Medals for all race finishers!

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