The Burke Whitaker Pig Tournament
About this race
The Burke Whitaker Pig Tournament is an annual community basketball event held in memory of Burke Whitaker, created to honor his joyful spirit and unwavering belief that having fun is the most important thing.
The tournament brings together friends, family, and the Chapel Hill community for a day filled with connection, laughter, and friendly competition — all while raising funds to assist families with critical, unmet expenses during the time their child undergoes treatment at UNC Children's Hospital.
This event is a tribute to Burke’s legacy and a way to support others facing challenges similar to those Burke and his family experienced during his fight with brain cancer. The Pig Tournament is more than a game — it’s a celebration of life, love, and community.
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The Burke Whitaker PIG Tournament
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chapel Hill, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 7:17 PM local time (EDT) in Chapel Hill on September 19, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 25 Chapel Hill events
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