Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 9:05 AM, in Chapel Hill (160 Woodland Grove Lane). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 20.
Course and race notes
Calling all runners, walkers and four-legged friends, come out for our Annual Into the Woods 5K!
This is a super family friendly race, with a unique mix of trail and road! Racers receive a race tshirt (if you sign up before 11/17) and medal; there will also be prizes for top finishers!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
9:05 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Sep 4, 2026
Race day in Chapel Hill
Weather
56° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Chapel Hill 2 W, NC (6.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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