Embark on a legendary, unsanctioned adventure between two iconic campuses at the gritty TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwhack on March 7, 2026. This annual "fat-ass" style training run is a true test of navigation and grit, challenging participants to trek point-to-point from UNC's Old Well to Duke Chapel through a demanding mix of trails, greenways, and unmarked urban passages. As an even-year event, runners will gather at 7:00 AM at the Old Well for a self-supported journey fraught with significant challenges, where risks are real and all liability rests solely with each individual. The spirit is purely communal and adventurous, with no official support, timing, or affiliation, emphasizing camaraderie and personal responsibility over competition.
The route is infamous for its "bushwhack" sections, requiring resilience and route-finding skills as participants aim to finish at the majestic Duke Chapel around 2:00 PM. This is not a race but a shared rite of passage for the local running community, where the collective goal is simply to conquer the distance and the unpredictable terrain together. More than a run, it's an underground tradition that celebrates the raw, unfiltered essence of adventure running, where the only prize is the story and the unique bond forged on the journey. Join if you dare, ready to embrace the unexpected and earn your place in the lore of this uniquely Chapel Hill challenge.
Mar 07, 2026
Distance — 48.3K
Type — Running
07:00
$60.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Chapel Hill.
Scenic and regularly decked out in "Carolina blue", Chapel Hill is a lovely college town in North Carolina that makes up the westernmost point of the Research Triangle. The town is the smallest of the Triangle's three cities, with an influence and pull that belies its size. Based around the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the town caters heavily to the local student population, with plenty of bars and restaurants near the university's beautiful campus. Immediately to the west of Chapel Hill is the adjacent town of Carrboro, an old mill town now known for its local shops, restaurants and nightlife.
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