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Solar Strides 5K
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Solar Strides 5K

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Nov 08, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Running

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

Join fellow runners on November 8, 2026 for the Solar Strides 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Chapel Hill.

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Running

Student Registration

Nov 08, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$15.00
Open

Solar Strides 5K Walk and Run

Nov 08, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$20.00
Open

Virtual Participant Registration

If you're outside the Chapel Hill area, complete a 5k wherever you are and support SolarEquity!

Nov 08, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$20.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 12-year monthly averages for November in Chapel Hill.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 17.1° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 26.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 17.1° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 26.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
14.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.6mm

About Chapel Hill

Solar Strides 5K takes place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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