Spring SOTA Run

The Spring SOTA Run is a timed 5K held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offering both an in-person event and a virtual 5K option. The morning activities are scheduled from 8:00 AM to noon Eastern Time. Parking is available at the Carolina North Forest Trail System lot, near the Pumpkin Loop access. The race benefits the Student Occupational Therapy Association, a student nonprofit organization focused on professional development. All funds raised are directed to SOTA, supporting initiatives such as enabling first-year occupational therapy students to attend the AOTA conference and contributing to the MSOT graduation ceremony. Participants who finish the race will receive a medal and a soda. Additionally, the event features a student research poster presentation exploring recreational sports and social connectedness.