To provide a smooth parking experience for all involved, we ask that all participants follow the parking plan we’ve created. We are expecting around 8000 participants on race day, so it’s important that everyone follows these directions to decrease congestion. Please read the parking information closely prior to race day and follow the directions of the parking attendants on race day.
Five Things to Know About Race Day Parking
- If you’re choosing to park on Campus on race day, we recommend that participants park in specific lots based on the distance they are running. Your recommended lots are listed below and printed on the back of your bib.
- Please ride-share, carpool, bike or walk in an effort to limit congestion.
- If you are carpooling and there are participants in the car who are running different distances and you plan to park on campus, please park in the recommended lot based on the driver’s distance.
- All distances must be parked by 6:30 AM to avoid the UNC Hospital shift change traffic. Please leave ample time on race morning to navigate through road closures and race day traffic in order to be parked by 6:30 AM.
- Please follow our driving directions to avoid road closures on race day.
Campus Parking Options by Distance
As a reminder, we ask that participants park by distance to help decrease congestion on race morning. Runners should not park at the Dogwood Deck; this is reserved for hospital patients and visitors!
10 Miler UNC Campus Parking Options:
If you’re running the 10 Miler and plan to park on campus, your parking options are:
- Cardinal Deck | 3 West Drive, Chapel Hill
- Craige Deck | Manning Drive, Chapel Hill
4 Miler UNC Campus Parking Options:
If you’re running the 4 Miler and plan to park on campus, your parking options are:
- Manning Lot | 238 Manning Dr., Chapel Hill
- Skipper Bowles & Business Lots | Skipper Bowles Dr
Double Down Challenge: UNC Campus Parking Options:
If you’re running the Double Down Challenge and plan to park on campus, your parking option is:
- Jackson Deck | East Drive, Chapel Hill
Town of Chapel Hill Parking Options
There are a number of parking lots/decks available in the Town of Chapel Hill on race day. Please note that these lots are pay to park on race day. New this year, you can reserve one of the Town of Chapel Hill decks prior to race day — more info below!
NEW for 2025 – 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 19, 2025 for a smooth entry and exit from the parking deck.
To reserve the 125 East Rosemary Deck:
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Click on the Tarheel 10-Miler event and hit the green reserve button.
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Follow the login process.
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After paying, you’ll receive a QR code to use on race day to scan in & out of the parking facility.
#12: 140 West Deck | 146 Spots | Access at 213 W. Rosemary St.
#13: Rosemary/Columbia Lot | 70 Spots | Access at 100 E. Rosemary St.
#16: Wallace Deck | 220 Spots | Access at 150 E. Rosemary St
#9: Mallette St. Lot | 70 Spots | Access at 106 Mallette St.
#6: 415 W. Franklin St. Lot | 65 Spaces | Access at 415 W. Franklin St.
#4. 427 W. Franklin St. Lot | 45 Spots | Access at 427 W. Franklin St.
All parking locations are approximately a 15 minute walk to the start line. Please plan your morning accordingly!
All lots are paid lots beginning at 8 AM. Participants will need to pay prior to heading to the start line.
Drop-off Locations
If you’re planning to use ride-share or be dropped off, please use the following locations:
