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ZTA's 37th Annual Franklin 5K

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calendar_today 12 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

Zeta Tau Alpha is celebrating its 37th Annual Franklin 5k! This event raises money for the ZTA Foundation whose efforts support educational programming, scholarships, leadership development, and breast cancer education and awareness. Additionally, the Theta Tau Chapter donates to local organizations: the Arc of the Triangle, the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Ashton's Angels. Please consider making a donation towards our philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness, which is a cause that our Theta Tau chapter holds close to our hearts!

Schedule

Early Packet Pickup:  Saturday 4pm-7pm we are offering early race registration; packet pick up and mandatory ZTA participant waiver signing at 120 North St. Chapel Hill. We encourage all those already in town and especially those local to the area to come on Friday and register in advance to pick up your gear early! If you drive to the location, we recommend parking in the Parking Deck at 125 E Rosemary St as there is limited parking on North St and none available at the pickup location. There will be a table set up out front for you to meet our team and pick up your items!

 

Race Day Checkin:  Sunday 6:30-730 AM at Henry Owl Building230 E Cameron Ave.  We recommend runners arrive no later than 7 am for the registration process, but please be aware that we are expecting a large turnout, so the earlier you arrive, the more time you will have to check-in!

 

Suggested Race Day Parking:   

Cobb Parking Deck: 110 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
Morehead Planetarium Parking Lot: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
125 East Rosemary Deck: 125 E Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

 

 Registration = $25 until March 27th at 11:59pm (price increases to $30 following that date) 
A race day registration packet for the in-person Franklin 5k will include a Franklin 5k t-shirt, and participant bib.

 

T-shirt size options: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large

 

In order to receive the t-shirt portion of this giveaway, registration must be completed by April 1st at 11:59pm. All registrations completed after that time period will only include the participant bib

 

Please be aware that prior to registration (before you collect your bib), you will be asked to sign the following waiver: 

 

I, _________________(“Participant”) acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the Franklin 5K taking place on April 12, 2025 at 230 E Cameron Ave.  I certify that I have not been advised to not participate in this or any other similar activity by a qualified medical professional. I further acknowledge and agree to, on my own behalf, and on behalf of my personal representatives, heirs, assigns, executors, administrators and next of kin, as follows.I agree that by participating in this event I am declaring that at the time of the event, I am well and suffering no symptoms of COVID or other illness. I am aware that while participating in this event, I may come into contract with other individuals which may increase the opportunity to be exposed to COVID or other communicable disease.  Upon entering the premises and facilities of Franklin 5K at Bynum Circle, I will inspect the same and my observation and use of said premises and facilities shall constitute an acknowledgement that I find and accept them to be safe and reasonably suited for their intended purpose.I hereby release Zeta Tau Alpha and its officers, members, advisors, volunteers, employees and National Council from and against any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury, expense, demand or cause of action that I may suffer whether with respect to personal injury, death, damage to or destruction of personal property, theft or otherwise, which may arise as a result of my presence in, upon or about the premises and as a consequence of my participation in this event or use of the facilities and equipment.  I acknowledge that Zeta Tau Alpha is NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

 

Races Offered

Franklin 5K

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Chapel Hill.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 11.6° / 23.3°
wb_sunny 9.4° / 21.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.3 /
water_drop 65.4%

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