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Blue Heaven Trail Fest

Fri April 24 - Sat April 25, 2026
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 US Directions

Events

XC Half Marathon

Strikethrough Price: $125
Price: $115
Price increases after March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Sunset 4 Miler

Strikethrough Price: $65
Price: $60
Registration ends April 24, 2026 at 11:59am EDT

Sunrise 4 Miler

Strikethrough Price: $65
Price: $60
Registration ends April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Sunset to Sunrise Challenge

Strikethrough Price: $130
Price: $120
Registration ends April 24, 2026 at 11:59am EDT

Festival Trail Pass

Price: $45
Enjoy the trails, the music, and the vibe!

Place

161 Sanctuary Lane
Chapel Hill, NC US 27516

Description

Glamp. Camp. Run. Fun!
Music. Wellness Park, and Fantastic Food!

You are gonna love this!
A stunning, inspiring endurance experience in Blue Heaven. Just a 15-minute drive from UNC along scenic country roads, you’ll arrive at a truly one-of-a-kind venue in Chapel Hill. Designed as a bonding experience - bring your team and enjoy the weekend together.

Wanna just enjoy the vibe?
Enjoy the trails at your own pace! Buy a Festival Trail Pass!

With distances for everyone, this is your chance to challenge yourself and celebrate with an unforgettable post-event experience.
The venue is open for three days, from 5:00 pm Friday through 11:00 am Sunday. All challenges take place Friday evening and Saturday, with overnight glamping and camping available and plenty of fun planned for both Friday and Saturday nights.

Locally-made Custom Medals for all race finishers!

 

Camping & Glamping

This event is designed to accomodate camping for any participants who are interested in enjoying the weekend at our beautiful venue.  All campsites are for both Friday and Saturday nights.  You will need to vacate the property by 11am Sunday April 26th. 

GLAMPING

We have partnered with Pop-Up BNB who provides amazing glamping experiences.  You can book an exclusive glamping tent including setup, take down, lights, and a carpet for as little as $350 (includes both friday and saturday nights and holds up to 6 people). 

And you can "glamp it up" as much as you like with various add-ons and enhancements.  This option is designed for families / groups who want to spend the weekend and enjoy the music, the trails, and the beauty that is Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary. 
NOTE: Glamping sites are sold by and managed by Pop-Up BNB.

Click here to explore options:  https://thepop-upbnb.com/blueheaventrailfest

 

STANDARD CAMPSITES $35 for two nights.

Campsites are designed for 2-people.  If you'd like to have space for more then please purchase multiple.  


COMPLIMENTARY CAMPSITE
for Sunset to Sunrise and 100-Mile Relay challengers:


The Sunset to Sunrise Challenge includes a campsite for 2.

All other challenges offer the ability to purchase a campsite for 2 during registration for $35.   


IF YOU DID NEED A CAMPSITE
but did not purchase one during registration. 


Participants can manage, add, or edit add-ons (like t-shirts, parking passes, or pasta dinner tickets) on RunSignup by signing into their profile, navigating to "Upcoming Events," clicking "Manage Registration," and selecting "Add-On" to modify quantities. This allows for purchasing additional items or updating choices after the initial registration.

Steps to Manage/Purchase Add-Ons:

  1. Sign In: Log in to your RunSignup account.
  2. Go to Profile: Navigate to your user profile page.
  3. Upcoming Events: Locate the specific race under the "Upcoming Events" section.
  4. Manage Registration: Click the "Manage Registration" button next to the race.
  5. Add-On Menu: Select the "Add-On" menu item (usually located on the top or left side of the screen).
  6. Edit/Purchase: Update the quantity of existing add-ons or select new ones.
  7. Continue: Click "Continue" to save changes and complete any necessary payment for new items.  

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