• Important Distance Change Information
  • Deadline: Participants are allowed to change their distance based on availability until 6 PM on Friday, April 18 using this form.
  • Current Status: 
    • 10 Miler & Double Down Challenge:
      • The 10 Miler and Double Down Challenge are both full and currently have no available spots.
      • However, we will be opening up more spots for these distances on Monday morning (4/14) after deferrals are processed. These spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • 4 Miler:
      • There are still a limited number of spots available for the 4 Miler.
      • If you’re considering switching to the 4 Miler, we encourage you to do so soon, as spots are filling up quickly.
  • ​​If you change your distance, please check your bib at packet pick-up to ensure it's for the right distance. If it's not, please visit customer service at packet pick-up to receive a new bib.  
  • There is no fee to change your distance. If you increase your distance, you will be charged the price difference. You will not receive a credit for decreasing your distance.
• Deferral Deadline:
  • ​The deferral deadline is TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) at 11:59 PM. If you're no longer able to join us on race day, you can defer your registration here. No exceptions to this deadline will be made.

• Can someone else pick up my bib for me?
  • Yes, someone else can pick up your bib for you. Please have them bring a copy of your ID to packet pick-up for verification purposes. A picture on their phone is sufficient. 
• ​Will there be packet pick-up on race morning?
  • ​No, we will not offer race morning packet pick-up. Please make plans to attend packet pick-up on Thursday or Friday, or have someone attend on your behalf. 
• If I am picking up bibs for multiple people, do I need to sign up for multiple reservation spots?
  • ​No, you only need to sign up for one spot if you are picking up bibs for multiple people.
• Will I be allowed to exchange my participant shirt for a different size at packet pick-up?
  • At packet pick-up, you will receive the size shirt you selected at registration which will be printed on the back of your bib. If you would like to exchange your shirt size, you can do so on Saturday AFTER the race based on the availability. 

• Race Morning Packet Pickup!
• Private Gear Check in the Pope Box at Kenan Stadium!
• Indoor Bathrooms!
• Coffee and Snacks!
• Goodie Bag!

Enter to win here: www.firsthorizonputmeincoach.com/tarheel10 
 
Muscle to make your move. Hustle that has your back.

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• Important Distance Change Information
  • Deadline: Participants are allowed to change their distance based on availability until 6 PM on Friday, April 18 using this form.
  • Current Status: 
    • 10 Miler & Double Down Challenge:
      • The 10 Miler and Double Down Challenge are both full and currently have no available spots.
      • However, we will be opening up more spots for these distances on Monday morning (4/14) after deferrals are processed. These spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • 4 Miler:
      • There are still a limited number of spots available for the 4 Miler.
      • If you’re considering switching to the 4 Miler, we encourage you to do so soon, as spots are filling up quickly.
  • ​​If you change your distance, please check your bib at packet pick-up to ensure it's for the right distance. If it's not, please visit customer service at packet pick-up to receive a new bib.  
  • There is no fee to change your distance. If you increase your distance, you will be charged the price difference. You will not receive a credit for decreasing your distance.
• Deferral Deadline:
  • ​The deferral deadline is TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) at 11:59 PM. If you're no longer able to join us on race day, you can defer your registration here. No exceptions to this deadline will be made.

• Race Morning Packet Pickup!
• Private Gear Check in the Pope Box at Kenan Stadium!
• Indoor Bathrooms!
• Coffee and Snacks!
• Goodie Bag!

Enter to win here: www.firsthorizonputmeincoach.com/tarheel10 
Muscle to make your move. Hustle that has your back.

©2025 First Horizon Bank. Member FDIC.

We’ll be sending out a detailed parking email later this week with everything you need to know for race day. If you’d like to get a head start and explore your options, you can find all current parking details on our website in the meantime.

• 4 Miler: One station at Mile 2.25

• 10 Miler: Five stations at Miles 1.5, 3.5, 5, 7, and 8

• Double Down Challenge: Includes all of the above, plus an additional station located in the Double Down Chute, between the end of the 4 Miler and the start of the 10 Miler

• The 10 mile distance will be divided into two corrals (A & B) based on the estimated pace selected at registration. There will be ten minutes between the start of each corral.
  • Corral A Start Time: 7:45 AM
  • Corral B Start Time: 7:55 AM
• Start Corral Guidelines: Corral assignments will be printed on your race bib. Each participant will be required to start in the corral that is printed on the bib. Bibs will be checked for correct corral placement upon entering the chute. You will only be allowed to start in the corral that is listed on your bib.
  • Please have your bib fastened to you and visible before you enter the corral.
  • To ensure your time is accurate, please start in the corral that is listed on your bib. 

• Thursday, April 17th | 12 - 7 pm | Southern Village Green  400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
• Friday, April 18th | 10 - 7 pm | Southern Village Green 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
• To best serve our runners, we have created a reservation system for packet pickup. If you have not yet reserved your spot, please do so here.
• As a reminder, there is not race day packet pickup. Please plan to attend packet pickup or have someone pick up your bib for you!
• Bib Mailers do NOT need to attend Packet Pick-Up unless:
  • ​Your bib does not arrive by Wednesday. 
  • You changed your race distance after 3/21 at noon. We will need to assign you a bib for the new distance.

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Shake Out Run with Fleet Feet!

Join Fleet Feet for the Argyle Mile Shakeout Run on Friday, April 18 at 8am at the Southern Village Green! This is a great opportunity to do a short run to keep your muscles ready for the big race with options to do a 1 or 3 mile loop from the Green. Come dressed in your best Argyle attire or sport your favorite blue fit to get into the Tar Heel spirit! After the Argyle Mile, stick around for some yoga before Packet Pickup, where you can pick up your packet, talk to some incredible vendors, and shop the Fleet Feet tents for NEW RACE APPAREL! So grab a friend, bring your best blue clothes, and enjoy the morning run with Fleet Feet!

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Parking Option B: Town of Chapel Hill Parking

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 for 2025 - 125 Easy 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: 

• Click on the Tar Heel 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.

If you’re running the 4 Miler Distance 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. These town lots are first come, first serve. 

Uber/Lyft/Drop-Off Locations

We recommend that participants get dropped off if they are able. Drop-off locations are listed below. To view a map of the drop-off locations, click here. 

Best Location:

• Columbia St. between Manning Dr. & Medical Drive - Please use the bus lane for drop-off.
• Driving Directions: Columbia Ave is one-way and runners will need to access this drop-off location from the south!

Alternate 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 Dr. to Mason Farms Road

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• 4 Miler: One station at Mile 2.25

• 10 Miler: Five stations at Miles 1.5, 3.5, 5, 7, and 8

• Double Down Challenge: Includes all of the above, plus an additional station located in the Double Down Chute, between the end of the 4 Miler and the start of the 10 Miler. 

• The 10 mile distance will be divided into two corrals (A & B) based on the estimated pace selected at registration. There will be ten minutes between the start of each corral.
  • Corral A Start Time: 7:45 AM
  • Corral B Start Time: 7:55 AM
• Start Corral Guidelines: Corral assignments will be printed on your race bib. Each participant will be required to start in the corral that is printed on the bib. Bibs will be checked for correct corral placement upon entering the chute. You will only be allowed to start in the corral that is listed on your bib.
  • Please have your bib fastened to you and visible before you enter the corral.
  • To ensure your time is accurate, please start in the corral that is listed on your bib. 

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Race Swag

Please make sure you pick up all swag before leaving the race. Race swag will not be mailed. Race swag will be located outside of Gate 3 of Kenan Stadium. 

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Looking for a way to recover after race day?? Join the after party at Fleet Feet Carrboro for the Tar Heal Recovery Block Party on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30am - 12:30pm! Come after the race to celebrate with a custom poster to stamp your finish time and remember the day forever! There will be recovery zones with physical therapists, mindfulness yoga, snacks, music, Hyperice, merchandise sales, and an EXCLUSIVE ‘Run the Hill’ shirt only available at Fleet Feet! We can’t wait to recover and party with you all after the big day!