Blue Heaven Trail Fest

APR
24-25
2026
Experience a unique trail festival in Chapel Hill featuring relay races and solo distances on a scenic 4 mile loop. Enjoy a weekend of camping and music at a venue that supports an animal sanctuary.
24-25 Apr 2026

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Blue Heaven Trail Fest

The Blue Heaven Trail Fest is a multi-day endurance event held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The venue spans 83 acres of pasture and forest and is located 15 minutes from UNC. The course consists of a 4-mile trail loop featuring a mix of shaded forest and open pasture with rolling elevation changes.

Participants can choose from several distance options:

  • 100 Mile Relay (4-person team): Teams have 24 hours to complete 25 loops.
  • 100 Mile Relay (8-person team): Teams have 24 hours to complete 25 loops.
  • XC Half Marathon: Includes three full loops and a final shortened loop.
  • Sunset 4 Miler: A single loop event.
  • Sunrise 4 Miler: A single loop event.
  • Sunset to Sunrise Challenge: A combination of the Sunset and Sunrise 4-mile runs.

The venue is open for three days and provides spaces for camping and glamping. Each 100-mile relay team receives a complimentary camping space, and a shared campsite is included for those registered for the Sunset to Sunrise Challenge. Facilities on-site include a Wellness Park, music, and food. The event is located at the home of the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to animal rescue and community programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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