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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Chapel Hill, NC
McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Rd, 27516
Type
RUN
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Run through Carrboro neighborhoods and support local charities in this community-focused 5K or 10K event.

  • For a Cause

The Carrboro 5K/10K offers a welcoming race experience through local neighborhoods, starting and finishing at McDougle Middle School. This event supports Carrboro Area Charities and Community Partners, making your participation a meaningful contribution. Choose between the 5K or 10K, both starting at 8 a.m. The 5K has a participant cap, so early registration is encouraged to secure your spot in this community-focused event.

What to expect

  • Start and finish at McDougle Middle School, with a course winding through Carrboro neighborhoods.
  • The 5K race is capped at 250 participants, so early registration is recommended.
  • Both races begin at 8 a.m.

Standout details

  • Benefiting Carrboro Area Charities
  • 5K race capped at 250 participants
  • Best deal in the Triangle at $35
  • Part of Le Tour de Carrboro series

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.35

    Opens Apr 29, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.35

    Opens Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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From the organizer

Last Year we added the 5K along with the 10K race and it was a big success so we will continue with the two races this year. If you are signing up for the Le Tour de Carrboro a three race series benefiting Carrboro Area Charities, you will need to choose to do either the 5K or the 10K as part of the series .  The Carrboro 10K is 6.2 miles, the Carrboro 5K is 3.1 miles.  Both races start at 8 a.m. at McDougle Middle School, wind through Carrboro neighborhoods, and finish on the McDougle track. NOTE: THE 5K RACE IS CAPPED AT 250 PARTICIPANTS SO REGISTER EARLY!

We have the best deal in the Triangle with registration fees for either race at only $35!  So sign up now and help us to support our Community Partners.

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