Blue Heaven Trail Fest

APR
24-25
2026
The Blue Heaven Trail Fest offers a weekend of trail running on a scenic 4-mile loop in Chapel Hill. Choose from relay, half marathon, or shorter 4-mile runs, with overnight camping available. The event supports a local animal sanctuary and features music and food.
24-25 Apr 2026
100 miles 13 miles 8 miles 4 miles

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Event Overview

The Blue Heaven Trail Fest takes place over two days in late April in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The event is held at a venue on 161 Sanctuary Lane, described as an 83-acre property with rolling pasture and forest. It is located about 15 minutes from the University of North Carolina.

The Courses

All challenges take place on a single 4-mile loop trail that winds through the property. The course consists of 2 miles of shaded forest and 2 miles of open pasture. The terrain is described as having gentle, rolling elevation changes.

Available Events

The event includes several running challenges:

  • 100 Mile Relay for 4-person or 8-person teams.
  • XC Half Marathon.
  • Sunset 4 Miler.
  • Sunrise 4 Miler.
  • Sunset to Sunrise Challenge, which combines the two 4-mile events.

The 100-mile relay begins on a Friday evening and offers a 24-hour window for completion. The half marathon starts on Saturday morning. The 4-mile runs are held on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Venue and Amenities

The venue is open for three days, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. Overnight glamping and camping options are available. The event description also mentions music, a wellness park, and food. The property is home to the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 mi
100 Mile Relay (4-Person Team)
100 mi
100 Mile Relay (8-Person Team)
13 mi
Xc Half Marathon
8 mi
Sunset to Sunrise Challenge
8 mi
Sunset to Sunrise Challenge
4 mi
Sunset 4 Miler
4 mi
Sunrise 4 Miler