PSF 5K for Education and 1K Fun Run

Race Overview: A race coming up on 03/14/2026 in Chapel Hill, NC. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2025-11-22

Race Overview:

RAIN OR SHINE – Don't miss the FUN!

Run or walk with your teachers and your friends at the Public School Foundation 5K for Education on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:30am. The PSF 5K for Education supports our teachers, our schools and our community. It is a great fun-filled community event which promotes health and fitness and school spirit! This year's event will also include a 1K fun run. 

LET'S SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY

Encourage your friends, teachers and family to register and  join YOUR school's team. $10 from each adult 5K registration will go directly to your selected CHCCS school when you register.

LET'S SHOW OUR SCHOOL PRIDE!

The CHCCS school with the most registered participants will become the proud owner of the golden sneaker trophy! Join friends and teachers to cheer for your school's mascot in the historic and memorable Mascot warms up and lap around McCorkle Place at 8:00 am.  Run or walk past our school's designated cheer station and wave and show school spirit!

REGISTRATION

Online now until 8:00 am on race day. In person registration is available at Fleet Feet on Friday, March 14th from 12-6PM.  

Adult registration $30, (Price increases to $35 on March 9th, teacher & student registration $20. 1K Fun Run $20 includes T-shirt and bib, but this event will not be timed.  Strollers are welcome.

Dogs are not allowed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. 

5K for Education t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 registrants. Register today!

This is a fund raiser and appreciate your support of our schools. Please understand we cannot offer refunds for any reason

Check out the 5K Course Map

Check out the 1K Fun Run Map

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