Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run
About the race
Kilometers For The Kids is a hybrid race series from Carolina For The Kids, with an in-person race and a virtual option.
The event runs as an interactive weekend from November 12 to 15, and all proceeds directly benefit the patients and families of UNC Children's Hospital.
Packet pick-up schedule
In-person and virtual participants may collect a race packet. Packets contain community business coupons, snacks and a For The Kids story. Fun Run packets include a themed activity, and 10K and 5K packets include an exclusive KFTK sticker.
- Nov 10: 10am to 2pm at The Pit
- Nov 11: 10am to 2pm at The Pit
- Nov 12: 10am to 2pm at The Pit
- Nov 13: 10am to 2:30pm at Brandwein's Bagels
If you cannot attend any of these dates, you can collect your packet on the morning of the race. Race-day pick-up is at the Old Well; arrive at 7am, 30 minutes before the start.
Free t-shirt for early registration
Register by October 16 to receive a free KFTK t-shirt in your packet.
Mail my packet option for virtual events
If you are not in the Chapel Hill area, you can pay a small shipping fee to have your packet sent to you. All mailed packets include a KFTK shirt. 10K and 5K packets also include an exclusive sticker, and everyone receives a virtual For The Kids story and various coupons.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
The in-person 5K and 1-mile Fun Run take place on November 15, 2026. The race starts at the Old Well on UNC's campus and runs through the university campus. Runners, joggers and walkers may choose either the one-mile Fun Run or the 5K. The virtual 5K and 10K can be completed any time between November 12 and 15, running, jogging or walking anywhere, with times recorded by the participant and results submitted online.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is an incorporated municipality in Orange and Durham counties, North Carolina, founded in 1793 and centered on Franklin Street. It forms part of the Research Triangle with Raleigh and Durham and is home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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