Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Carolina For The Kids' race series, Kilometers For The Kids, is hybrid this year, meaning that there is an in-person and virtual option! Join us for an interactive weekend on October 26-28! All proceeds will directly benefit the patients and families of UNC Children's Hospital.

📅 In-Person 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

The in-person race will take place on October 26 at 7:30 am during UNC's Homecoming Weekend. You will have the choice of either running, jogging, or walking the one-mile Fun Run or 5K. The race will begin at the Old Well on UNC's campus and take place throughout the University’s campus.

• Date: October 26
• Time: 7:30 am
• Location: Old Well, East Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27599
• Activities: Run, jog, or walk

🖥️ Virtual Events

The virtual race can be completed any time between October 24-26. You can run a 10K, 5K, one-mile Fun Run, or bike a 10K! By participating in a virtual race, you get to run, jog, walk, or bike anywhere you would like. Also you get to time it yourself and submit your results online! Whether you live in Chapel Hill or several states away, you are welcome to participate!

• Event Types: 10K, 5K, 1 Miler, 10K Bike
• Participation: Anytime between October 24-26
• Location: Anywhere you choose
• Submit Results: Online

🎽 Participant Packet Pick-Up

By participating in any of the races, you have the choice of receiving a race packet! All packets will contain a KFTK shirt, various coupons for community businesses, snacks, and a For The Kids story. In addition, Fun Run packets will have a themed activity, and 10K/5K packets will include an exclusive KFTK sticker.

• Packet Contents: KFTK shirt, coupons, snacks, For The Kids story
• Fun Run Packets: Themed activity included
• 10K/5K Packets: Exclusive KFTK sticker included
• Pick-Up Schedule: Various dates at The Pit and Brandwein's Bagels

📬 Mail My Packet Option for Virtual Events

If you would like a race packet and are not currently in the Chapel Hill area to pick it up, you can pay a small shipping fee! All packets will include a KFTK shirt. In addition 10K and 5K packets will include an exclusive sticker. Furthermore, everyone will receive a virtual For The Kids story and various coupons.

🌐 For More Information

For additional details, visit the race website: Kilometers For The Kids.