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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrboro 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Carrboro 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 2, 2026 | 300 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 2, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 10K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Chapel Hill runs 59:32, about 9:35 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:04:42 and men in 53:44.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the Carrboro 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
McDougle Middle School, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Roadless Races) for Carrboro 5K/10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Carrboro 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 41:16 or better, the top quarter in 49:09, and half the field in 56:52; the last tenth came in after 1:16:12.
At the 2025 Carrboro 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:31 or better, the top quarter in 26:49, and half the field in 31:06; the last tenth came in after 48:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 41:14 | 34:25 |
| 30-39 | 40:50 | 35:55 |
| 40-49 | 42:02 | 38:30 |
| 50-59 | 51:10 | 39:26 |
| 60-69 | 58:10 | 47:37 |
| 70+ | 1:26:08 | 57:12 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 38 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 458 to 405 finishers, and the median time dropped from 59:32 to 56:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 405 (-12%) | 56:52 | under 41:16 | 32:36 |
| 2024 | 458 | 59:32 | under 45:29 | 33:36 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most North Carolina 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 49:09, against 53:29 in a typical North Carolina 10K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Carrboro 5K/10K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
In-person registration and bib pickup will be available at Fleet Feet in Carrboro on Friday, October 2, from 12-6:30 pm, and Race Day morning from 6:30-7:45 am. IMPORTANT! In person registration on Friday or Race Day will be done…
Course
Both races begin in front of McDougle Middle School, wind through downtown Carrboro and its neighborhoods, and finish on the McDougle track. The 10K will run the loop in reverse from previous years to keep the 5K and 10K runners separated…
Course
We encourage everyone to join us at our events. If you want to walk either course, that's great! However, if the trailing police car passes you, you must follow normal pedestrian rules -- move to the sidewalk or side of the road. Our…
Course
We need Volunteers to make the race successful! By Volunteering you are helping some great Carrboro area Charities listed below. Volunteers can help as: Course Monitors. Refreshments. Finish Line. Kids Activities. ParkingPost. Race…
Parking and travel
Please carpool and arrive early for parking. There are 3 lots in front of McDougle and a fourth lot behind the school (off of Hillsborough, and the lot to use if you are later than 7:50 am, since Old Fayetteville will be closed). There is…
Awards
Awards for both races will be given to the top 3 male and female winners in the following categories: Open and Masters (40+), 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Last Year we added the 5K along with the 10K race and it was a big success so we will continue with the two races this year. If you are signing up for the Le Tour de Carrboro a three race series benefiting Carrboro Area Charities, you will need to choose to do either the 5K or the 10K as part of the series. The Carrboro 10K is 6.2 miles, the Carrboro 5K is 3.1 miles. Both races start at 8 a.m. at McDougle Middle School, wind through Carrboro neighborhoods, and finish on the McDougle track. NOTE: THE 5K RACE IS CAPPED AT 300 PARTICIPANTS SO REGISTER EARLY!