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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
230 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill NC
5K
46–64°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
54–72°F
rain
2024
63–78°F
dry
2023
56–76°F
dry
2022
52–67°F
dry
2021
44–68°F
dry
2020
56–75°F
dry
2019
36–57°F
rain
2018
53–64°F
dry
2017
44–47°F
dry
2016
42–67°F
dry
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About this race
We're so excited to host the 2nd Solar Strides 5K to fundraise for SolarEquity!
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
- Food will be provided by our sponsors after the race
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