Run for Malawi – Chapel Hill, NC 2026

Date
April 11, 2026
Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Venue
Southern Village Green
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $45.00
Events
5K Race, Virtual 5K Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Run for Malawi is a 5K running race held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 11, 2026. The event starts at 8:30 AM at Southern Village Green. Entry fees range from $40 to $45. This is a fundraising race, with proceeds supporting Malawi-focused charitable initiatives. Chapel Hill offers runners multiple lodging options within easy distance of the venue, making it convenient for out-of-town participants traveling for the early morning start.

From the Race Organizer
THE RACE Join us in supporting Malawi Children's Initiative for the ninth year by participating in a 5K run or walk. Create a fundraising page or team to help maximize the impact of your participation by funding the training of Malawian healthcare professionals, and providing lifegiving care to children in Malawi. THE CHARITY Malawi Children’s Initiative (MCI) is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2017 by physicians David and Elizabeth Fitzgerald to help build bridges between their friends and colleagues at home in the U.S. and those in Malawi, where they have worked and sometimes lived since 2011. MCI focuses on improving the lives of Malawian children through investment in healthcare, education, and nutritional initiatives and has provided more than $1.5 million in funding toward training, staffing and equipment to benefit Malawian children since it was founded. Significant projects have included funding an elementary school building; providing dozens of sc

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run for Malawi – Chapel Hill, NC 2026?

Run for Malawi – Chapel Hill, NC 2026 takes place on April 11, 2026. The race is held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Where is Run for Malawi – Chapel Hill, NC 2026 held?

Run for Malawi – Chapel Hill, NC 2026 is held at Southern Village Green in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Run for Malawi – Chapel Hill, NC 2026?

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