Embark on the Double Down Challenge (DDC) adventure, beginning with the 4 Miler at 7:15 AM. Complete the 4 Miler, and then head back to the start line to begin the Tar Heel 10 Miler!
PLEASE READ: Participants will need to begin the Tar Heel 10 Miler portion of the Double Down Challenge by 8:00 AM. Double Down participants will need to maintain a 10:35 minute mile pace to return to the start line by 8:00 AM. The 10 mile segment of the challenge must be completed by 10:35 AM.
Best of luck to all runners who will get after the Double Down Challenge!
Race day timeline is subject to change. Participants will be notified of any changes via email.
Runners for all distances should arrive by 6:00 AM to leave ample time to find a parking spot and take care of any pre-race needs.
Runners for all distances need to be parked by 6:30 AM to avoid the hospital shift change.
Wheelchair participants will start at 7:10 AM.
Wheelchair participants starting time: 7:40 AM.
*Please see the DDC tab for more details
Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.
Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.
Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.
We’ve highlighted key parking information below. The full parking plan, including detailed maps, is available here.
To reduce congestion on race day, we are recommending that each distance park in specific lots on the UNC Campus if you are planning to park on campus. Please follow these directions, so everyone has a smooth race day experience. We strongly recommend participants carpool.
Parking Option A: UNC Campus Parking
If you’re running the Double Down Challenge and plan to park on campus, your parking option is:
Parking Option B: Town of Chapel Hill Parking
125 East Rosemary Deck (not listed on the map below) will be available to reserve before race day. This new parking option is about a 10 minute walk to the start line. If you’d like to utilize this parking option on race day, please do so prior to April 18, 2026 for a smooth entry and exit from the parking deck.
To reserve the 125 East Rosemary Deck:
Click on the Tarheel 10-Miler event and hit the green reserve button.
Follow the login process.
After paying, you’ll receive a QR code to use on race day to scan in & out of the parking facility.
Please see this map to view the options. Please note that these lots are pay to park on race day.
We highly recommend runners to ride-share if possible! Please view this map for recommended drop-off locations.
