Take the Challenge

This page is a reflection of the 2024 race. Information about the 2025 race will be updated accordingly!

2024 Double Down Challenge Course Map

To view the map in greater detail, click on the frame symbol in the upper right corner.

Price Schedule

Through 12/9/2024
Through 2/3/2025
Through 3/3/2025
Through 4/7/2025
Final

Tar Heel 10 Miler

$45

$64

$74

$84

$94

Fleet Feet 4 Miler

$35

$40

$45

$50

$55

Double Down Challenge

$70

$94

$104

$120

$130

Race day timeline

Race day timeline is subject to change. Participants will be notified of any changes via email.

6:00 AM: Saturday, April 20

Recommended Arrival Time

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.

Starting Line: 199 South Rd Dr, Chapel Hill

6:30 AM: Saturday, April 20

Recommended Parking Time

Runners for all distances need to be parked by 6:30 AM to avoid the hospital shift change.

7:15 AM: Saturday, April 20

Fleet Feet 4 Miler And Double Down Challenge Starting Time

Wheelchair participants will start at 7:10 AM.

7:45 AM: Saturday, April 20

Tar Heel 10 Miler Starts

Wheelchair participants starting time: 7:40 AM.

8:15 AM: Saturday, April 20

Fleet Feet 4 Miler Overall Awards Announced

Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.

9:15 AM: Saturday, April 20

Tar Heel 10 Miler Overall Awards Announced

Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.

10:15 AM: Saturday, April 20

Double Down Challenge Overall Awards Announced

Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.

10:35 AM: Saturday, April 20

Finish Line Closes

Finish Line: 199 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill

Race day parking

Parking

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

If you’re running the Double Down Challenge and plan to park at one of the Town of Chapel Hill Lots, please see this map to view the options. Please note that these lots are pay to park on race day.

Uber/Lyft Dropoff

We highly recommend runners to ride-share if possible! Please view this map for recommended drop-off locations. 

  • Best Drop-Off Location: Columbia Street between Manning Drive & Medical Drive — Please use the best lane for drop-off.
  • Driving Directions: Columbia Street is one-way and runners will need to access the drop-off location from the south.
  • Second Drop-off Location: William Blythe Avenue
  • Driving Directions: 
  • From 15-501, turn onto Manning Drive.
  • Turn onto Skipper Bowles Drive.
  • Turn onto William Blythe Avenue.
  • Exit William Blythe LEFT onto Hibbard Drive to Mason Farm Road.