Embark on the Double Down Challenge (DDC) adventure, beginning with the Fleet Feet 4 Miler at 7:15 AM. Participants will complete the 4 Miler, and just before crossing the finish line, navigate the Double Down Chute to re-enter the starting chute for the 10 Miler.
Double Down Challenge Participants must start the 10 Miler portion of the challenge by 8:00 AM. Due to regulations of local rules, no exceptions will be made to this cutoff time.
Participants who cannot complete the 4 Miler and return to the start line for the 10-mile distance by 8 AM will NOT be allowed to start the 10-mile distance.
PLEASE NOTE: There is about a .25-mile jog from the finish line of the 4-mile race to the start line of the 10-mile race. The cutoff pace for the 4-mile portion of the Double Down Challenge is a10:30 min/mile.
DDC participants must complete the 10-mile segment of the challenge by 10:35 AM. Gear up for the ultimate running experience!
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Through 12/4/2023 |
Through 2/5/2024 |
Through 3/4/2024 |
Through 4/8/2024 |
Final |
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Tar Heel 10 Miler |
$40 |
$59 |
$69 |
$79 |
$89 |
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Fleet Feet 4 Miler |
$30 |
$35 |
$40 |
$45 |
$50 |
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Double Down Challenge |
$65 |
$89 |
$99 |
$115 |
$125 |
Race day timeline is subject to change. Participants will be notified of any changes via email.
Runners for all distances should arrive by 6:00 AM to leave ample time to find a parking spot and take care of any pre-race needs.
Runners for all distances need to be parked by 6:30 AM to avoid the hospital shift change.
Wheelchair participants will start at 7:10 AM.
Wheelchair participants starting time: 7:40 AM.
Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.
Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.
Age group awards will not be announced. Age group award medals will be mailed to winners after the race.
We’ve highlighted key parking information below. The full parking plan, including detailed maps, is available here.
To reduce congestion on race day, we are recommending that each distance park in specific lots on the UNC Campus if you are planning to park on campus. Please follow these directions, so everyone has a smooth race day experience. We strongly recommend participants carpool.
Parking Option A: UNC Campus Parking
If you’re running the Double Down Challenge and plan to park on campus, your parking option is:
Parking Option B: Town of Chapel Hill Parking
If you’re running the Double Down Challenge 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.
We highly recommend runners to ride-share if possible! Please view this map for recommended drop-off locations.
