Outdoor events near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
77 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Chapel Hill over the next three months: 57 races, 13 group outings and classes, and 7 ranger-led or guided programs. 10 are this weekend. A typical October day in Chapel Hill reaches about 72°F and drops to 50°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
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- 10 this weekend
- October: 35
- November: 27
- December: 14
- January: 1
- 5KWorld Mental Health Day 5K - Carrboro, NCSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMCarrboro · 2.0 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5K · 10KHaunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KThree Little Pigs 5K Trail RunSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMPittsboro · 14 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5K · 1 mileSt. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun DaySat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMCary · 19 mi from Chapel Hill
- Ranger programArt in the Park: Corn Husk DollsSat, Oct 10 · 1:30 PM16 mi from Chapel Hill
- VolunteerTrail and Fireline Volunteer WorkdaySat, Oct 10 · 3:00 PM16 mi from Chapel Hill
- Walk or hikeSunset Big Canoe PaddleSat, Oct 10 · 6:00 PM21 mi from Chapel HillFree
- RaceShe Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)Sun, Oct 11 · All dayChapel Hill · 2.2 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceBright Futures Fun RunSun, Oct 11 · 8:00 AMDurham · 9.4 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KHowlOWeen 5KSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMCary · 19 mi from Chapel Hill
- Ranger programBasics of Rock IdentificationThu, Oct 15 · 3:00 PM11 mi from Chapel Hill
- half marathon · 5K · 10KRootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half MarathonSat, Oct 17 · 8:30 AMChapel Hill · 8.4 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KHaunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- Ranger programBirds of PreySat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM12 mi from Chapel HillFree
- RaceRootrock MTBSat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMChapel Hill · 8.4 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceHealthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Apex, NCSun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMSalem Pond Park, Apex · 12 mi from Chapel Hill
Nearby · npdoty, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Walk or hikeEcology HikeTue, Oct 20 · 2:00 PM9.9 mi from Chapel Hill- Walk or hikeHolden Mill Settlement HikeThu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PMEno River State Park - Dumont Access · 11 mi from Chapel Hill
- Walk or hikeChanging Leaves Tree ID HikeFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM9.9 mi from Chapel Hill
- half marathonApex Half MarathonSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMApex · 15 mi from Chapel Hill
Nearby · LFLamb, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)5KSouthern Alamance Middle School Tigers 5k/Fun RunSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AMGraham · 21 mi from Chapel Hill- Walk or hikeEducator Trek: Butterfly Pinning and Backyard Bug CollectingSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM25 mi from Chapel Hill
- Ranger programHowl at the ViewSat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM18 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceTough as Trails Race SeriesSun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AMDurham · 7.0 mi from Chapel Hill
Nearby · LFLamb, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)RaceEno River RunSun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AMDurham · 8.3 mi from Chapel Hill- Ranger programGeologic Adventures - Occoneechee MountainTue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AMOcconeechee Mountain State Natural Area · 9.9 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceLate Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - ApexTue, Oct 27 · 5:45 PMHolly Springs · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- Ranger programGhostly Campfire: North Carolina StoriesWed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PMOcconeechee Mountain State Natural Area · 9.9 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KPerseverance: The V Foundation 5kFri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AMRaleigh · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KAnnual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5KFri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PMMorrisville · 13 mi from Chapel Hill
- Ranger programSounds of the NightFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM11 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KCostumes & Cardio 5KFri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PMDurham · 8.8 mi from Chapel Hill
- ultraExtra Mile Backyard UltraSat, Oct 31 · 7:00 AMDurham · 8.0 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KMedal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KDay of the Dead 5k & Street FestivalSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 25 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KCary Academy 5kSun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AMCary · 17 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIMSat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AMCarrboro · 2.4 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KPeanut Butter Jelly Jog 5kSat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AMGraham · 23 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceCane Creek Mtn Trail RunSat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AMSnow Camp · 21 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KMarine Corps League Semper 5K Run/WalkSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMSaxapahaw Island Park, Graham · 20 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KSolar Strides 5KSun, Nov 8 · 7:30 AMChapel Hill · 1.3 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KEve Carson Memorial 5K for EducationSun, Nov 8 · 7:30 AMBynum Hall, Chapel Hill · 0.6 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KJodi 5K Run & WalkSun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AMDurham · 8.0 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceSaucony "Find Fast Friends" RelayTue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PMRaleigh · 23 mi from Chapel Hill
- 10K · 5KKilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun RunThu, Nov 12 · All dayUNC Campus / Old Well, Chapel Hill · 2.2 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KFarm City Week 5K Trail Run/WalkSat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AMHurdle Mills · 23 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5K · 10KGobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- ClassThe 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey TrotSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AMDurham Academy, Durham · 8.3 mi from Chapel Hill
- half marathon · 10K · 5K10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5kSat, Nov 21 · 7:20 AMTing Park, Holly Springs · 24 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KGobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- Class17th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail RunSat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AMCamp Chestnut Ridge, Efland · 14 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceTurkey Trot 2026Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PMAPEX · 17 mi from Chapel Hill
- half marathonWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - CarySun, Nov 22 · All dayApex · 15 mi from Chapel Hill
- half marathonWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly SpringsSun, Nov 22 · All dayHolly Springs · 22 mi from Chapel Hill
- half marathonWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - ApexSun, Nov 22 · All dayApex · 18 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KTROSA Turkey Trot 5KThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMDurham · 7.3 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceBirds of a Feather Trail TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMChapel Hill · 8.4 mi from Chapel Hill
- RaceLeesville Community Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMRaleigh · 16 mi from Chapel Hill
- 5KTrophy Trot 5kThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 24 mi from Chapel Hill
- half marathon · 7.5 mileBlack Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NCFri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AMSnow Camp · 21 mi from Chapel Hill
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